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Braised Leeks with Egg and Cottage Cheese
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Braised Leeks with Egg and Cottage Cheese

Braised Leeks with Egg and Cottage Cheese is an excellent vegetarian side dish. It goes great with meat and veggie mains thanks to its subtle flavor.

Braised Leeks with Egg and Cottage Cheese
When Jernej told me a couple of weeks ago that he plans on creating a side dish containing leeks, eggs, and cottage cheese, my reaction was, “huh?” He said, “you will see; it will be so good.” And so he started testing the dish, and it came out really well. It has a gentle, subtle flavor, perfect for meat and vegetarian main dishes. The preparation is straightforward, beginner-friendly, and offers a simple way to use any leftover hard-boiled eggs.

A simple side dish with leeks

  • light, fresh vegetarian side dish
  • perfect side for early spring, winter, or late autumn
  • a delicious way to use any leftover hard-boiled (Easter) eggs
  • the leek is delicious and soft
  • the cottage cheese and eggs add some texture and proteins
  • each portion has only 160 calories

Braised Leeks with Egg and Cottage Cheese

Braised Leeks with Egg and Cottage Cheese

How to make Braised Leeks with Egg and Cottage Cheese at home

Making braised leek at home is very simple. This side dish will impress all leek lovers. You can find the whole recipe below; here's a quick overview for easier preparation.

  1. Saute the leeks with olive oil.
  2. Braise with vegetable broth and spices.
  3. Cook the egg.
  4. Arrange the leek over a plate, and add cottage cheese and shredded egg.
  5. Serve.

braised leek preparation

braised leek preparation

braised leek preparation

What to serve with braised leeks

Braised leek is a beautiful side dish for many exquisite meat dishes. We can also serve it with ham for Easter. Here are some of our favorite meat recipes to serve it with:

Storing

It's best to prepare braised leeks from scratch. If you have any leftovers, feel free to store them in an airtight container, in a fridge, for up to 2 days. Reheat the leeks before serving. 

Feel free to use the leftover sauce for leek soup.

Braised Leeks with Egg and Cottage Cheese

Braised Leeks with Egg and Cottage Cheese

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Lets get cooking!

ONLY A FEW MOMENTS SPENT IN THE KITCHEN AND YOU WILL HAVE THIS FANTASTIC DISH IN FRONT OF YOU.
  • serves
    6
    people (side)
  • preparation:
    5
    minutes
  • cook:
    25
    minutes
  • total time:
    30
    minutes

METHOD

  • clean and sauté the leek

    Clean the leeks and cut off the green parts (use those for a homemade leek soup). Cut into 10-12 cm or 4-inch chunks. Place a skillet with olive oil over medium heat. Add the leek and sauté for 2 - 3 minutes, turning the leek as it cooks.

  • braise the leeks

    Add the butter and vegetable broth to the leeks. Season with salt and thyme. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then lower the heat to the minimum, cover with a lid and cook for 20 - 25 minutes or until the leeks soften.

  • cook the egg

    Pour 1 liter (4 cups) water into a saucepan, place over high heat and bring to a boil. Using a spoon, dip an egg three times into the boiling water for about 2 seconds to prevent the egg from cracking. Reduce the heat and cook the egg at medium for 10 - 12 minutes. Drain the egg and cool it under cold running water.

  • serve

    Transfer the leek to a serving plate. Don't add all the liquid, only a couple of tablespoons. Sprinkle with cottage cheese and grate the hard-boiled egg over the leeks. Drizzle with olive oil, and serve.

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