How do I properly clean the leeks for this recipe?

To clean the leeks, you should remove the ends and the first 3 or 4 outer layers before boiling them in salted water for 10 minutes.

Why is it necessary to boil the leeks before grilling them?

Boiling the leeks for 10 minutes ensures they become tender, allowing them to cook through and achieve desirable grill marks without being raw when placed on the grill.

What kind of vegan feta cheese is best for this dish?

The recipe suggests using a quality vegan feta cheese that crumbles well, as you will be sprinkling it uniformly over the grilled leeks.

Which fresh herbs are recommended to complement the grilled leeks?

The recipe calls for finely minced fresh dill, thyme, and rosemary to be sprinkled over the leeks along with the lemon zest.

What are the best ways to serve these Grilled Leeks with Vegan Feta Cheese?

Enjoy these grilled leeks warm, served with some good bread or crostini, to fully appreciate the flavors of the feta, herbs, and lemon.

4 years ago

Grilled Leeks with Vegan Feta Cheese
[Vegan]

AT By: Alice Carbone Tench

Author Bio

Alice Carbone Tench was born in Avigliana, Italy, and lives in Los Angeles as a... Read More

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Plated grilled leeks with visible char marks, generously topped with crumbled white vegan feta cheese, green fresh herbs, and yellow lemon zest, served warm.

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Grilled Leeks with Vegan Feta Cheese [Vegan]

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I love leeks and I love to grill pretty much any vegetable I have in the fridge. When you add the vegan feta cheese, you make this a perfect entrée.

Ingredients You Need for Grilled Leeks with Vegan Feta Cheese [Vegan]

12 leeks
1 1/2 cup vegan feta cheese
extra-virgin olive oil, salt, and pepper to taste
zest of 1 lemon
fresh herbs (dill, thyme, and rosemary)

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How to Prepare Grilled Leeks with Vegan Feta Cheese [Vegan]

Clean the leeks by removing the ends and the first 3 or 4 layers. Boil the leeks in salted water for 10 minutes.
When they are fully cooked, drain them and squeeze out as much water as possible.
Grill the leeks on a hot cast iron grill (if inside) or on your outdoor grill until a few grill marks appear.
Crumble a quality feta cheese and set aside.
Arrange the grilled leeks on a serving plate and drizzle a generous amount of extra-virgin olive oil; add salt (or salt flakes if you have them) and pepper.
Sprinkle the vegan feta cheese uniformly all over the leeks and sprinkle the finely minced fresh herbs and lemon zest. Enjoy warm with some good bread or crostini.