How long to fry leeks in butter

Leeks are one of the most versatile vegetables. They bring so much flavour to a dish by adding a delicate sweetness and freshness.

Wondering how to cook leeks? We're here to help!

Can you fry leeks like onions

Like onions, leeks are part of the allium family. This is evident from their flavour. When eaten raw leeks have a mild onion-like sharpness, but thankfully they don't make your eyes water when chopping them as onions do. Once cooked the flavour of leeks mellows and sweetens so they are a great addition to lots of dishes.

As well as being extremely tasty leeks have health benefits.

They are packed with vitamin B6, vitamin C, folate and iron.

How to cook leeks healthily

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Stewart Aspinall, Leek farmer and British Leek Growers Association chairman explains that Leeks are not only easier to digest than onions, they also pack quite a health punch!

Leeks have 'antiseptic, diuretic and anti-arthritic properties.

A source of inulin, they are also a natural prebiotic, so great for gut health. Leeks contain on eighth of an adults daily potassium requirement, so encouraging the efficient functioning of kidneys.'

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