Grilled Leeks With Tarragon Vinaigrette

Serves: 3

Leola Gaylord

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

51

Spice

55

Sweetness

52

Sourness

42

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.1

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1 tbsp

Dijon Mustard

Directions:

1

In a bowl or jar, combine the vinegar, mustard and some salt and pepper

2

Whisk to combine, and then slowly pour in the olive oil while whisking

3

Set aside

4

Trim the roots off the leeks, leaving some of the root end intact so the leeks hold together

5

Cut the leeks in half lengthwise and rinse very well--they are usually pretty sandy and dirty

6

Add about 1 inch of water to a large pot over medium-high heat

7

Insert a steamer basket and set the leeks into the steamer

8

Cover and cook until softened and tender when the white end is pierced with a paring knife, about 5 minutes

9

Remove the leeks from the steamer, pat dry and transfer to a shallow dish

10

Brush with olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper

11

Heat a grill pan or grill to medium-high heat

12

Add the leeks, cut-side down, and cook until grill marks form, about 3 minutes

13

Flip and repeat

14

Remove to a serving platter, drizzle over some of the vinaigrette and sprinkle with the hazelnuts