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Ingredients · Vegetables

Leeks

A proper source of inulin, the prebiotic fibre that feeds gut bacteria.

Portion
1 medium leek (100g)
Typical price
about £1.80 per 500g £
In season
Winter
On this site
29 recipes

Nutrition per portion

Approximate values per 1 medium leek (100g)
Calories25 kcal
Protein1.6g
Carbohydrates3.4g
– of which sugars2.5g
Fibre2.2g
Fat0.3g
– of which saturates0g
Calcium45mg
Iron1mg
Salt0g

Buying & storing

  • In season through winter, when they're cheapest
  • Smaller leeks are more tender than the giants
  • Check the green tops are perky, not slimy

Keep it well: Keep whole in the fridge for up to two weeks; sliced and frozen they go straight into the pan.

Sensible swaps

Reach for it when the week brings:
Put it to work

Recipes that use leeks

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Chicken & pearl barley broth

Chicken & pearl barley broth

A deep bowl of pulled chicken, barley and root veg; the batch-cook that owns winter evenings.

75 min 28g protein