Leek - 1 stem

(Approx. 350g)
Leeks can be eaten cooked or raw. Thinly slice and use raw as a salad topping, or add to mixed vegetables before oven roasting. One of the most famous dish will be vichyssoise, a traditional potato-and-leek soup served cold.

Farmers grow leeks in trenches that they fill with dirt as the plant matures. This practice keeps the bulb white, but it also causes dirt to collect between the layers of the plant. As a result, you must clean leeks carefully to avoid getting dirt in your food. One method is to cut off the root, slice the leek vertically, and hold it under running water.

Why Are They Good For You?

Onions and garlic are mainstays of most kitchens, but many cooks have never touched a leek. Like their better-known cousins, leeks belong to the allium family. Leeks look like giant green onions and can stand in for onions in many dishes.

Every single color in the plant has its unique micro nutrient called phytochemical. Phyto comes from Greek word (φυτόν) meaning 'plant' and these are the natural components produced by plants, generally to help them resist fungi, bacteria and plant virus infections, and also consumption by insects and other animals. Some phytochemicals have been used as poisons and others as traditional medicine. It is that powerful.
These brightly colored veggies not only have the powerful health benefits but can also add color, fun and flavors to your table!