It is reminiscent of garlic and onion but definitely more delicate. The leek is a vegetable with indisputable qualities. Excellent with bacon and walnuts, it is the perfect ingredient for refined soups, creamy risottos and tasty omelettes. It is also excellent on its own as a side dish, perhaps au gratin in the oven.
The leek is one of the most important foods in natural cooking. Rich in vitamins C, A and B, folic acid and minerals such as iron, calcium, magnesium and potassium, leeks are good for the immune system, help diuresis, purify the body and keep cholesterol and blood sugar levels down.
Low in calories and rich in water, leeks can be eaten in large quantities even by dieters!
