Description
Deliciously roasted leeks topped with crispy Parmesan cheese, perfect for enhancing your meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Leeks
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese, grated
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Salt
- ½ tsp Black Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Trim the root end and dark green tops off the leeks, slice them lengthwise, rinse well, and pat dry.
- In a mixing bowl, drizzle leeks with olive oil, toss, and season with salt, pepper, and minced garlic.
- Arrange leeks cut-side up on a baking sheet and roast for about 20 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove leeks and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese; return to oven for an additional 5 minutes until melted.
- Let rest for a few minutes before serving hot.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Can be served with roasted chicken or tossed in pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Parmesan, Leeks, Roasted Vegetables, Vegetarian Recipe, Side Dish
