Grilled Leeks with Walnuts and Herbs

Name: Grilled Leeks with Walnuts and Herbs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 2 bunches Queen Victoria Leeks ((white and light green portion only)); 3 tbsp olive oil (divided); 1/4 cup toasted walnuts (chopped); 2 tbsp fresh parsley leaves (packed); 2 tbsp fresh basil leaves (packed); 1 small clove garlic (minced); 1 tsp lemon zest; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp pepper

Grilled Leeks with Walnuts and Herbs

For a simple recipe, this dish delivers impressive flavors. Grilling leeks until tender and lightly charred brings out their wonderful sweet and complex taste.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Total Time 25

Ingredients

2 bunches Queen Victoria Leeks (white and light green portion only)
3 tbsp olive oil divided
1/4 cup toasted walnuts chopped
2 tbsp fresh parsley leaves packed
2 tbsp fresh basil leaves packed
1 small clove garlic minced
1 tsp lemon zest
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper

Instructions

Preheat grill to medium-high heat; grease grates well. Leaving root end intact, slice leeks in half, lengthwise. Brush with 1 tablespoon oil; grill, turning once, for 6-8 minutes or until tender and lightly charred.
Slice off root ends; cut leeks into bite-size pieces. Toss with walnuts, parsley, basil, garlic, remaining oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
TIP: serve as a side dish, toss with pasta, or add to sandwiches.