About
These deliciously rich and buttery leeks are pan fried with crispy pancetta, tangy blue cheese and crunchy walnuts until tender and golden.
These make a decadent side to roasted chicken or pork.
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cup leeks
- 1 tablespoon blue cheese
- 1 tablespoon, halves walnuts
- ½ tablespoon olive oil
- ½ tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 ounce pancetta by daniele
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over a medium heat and add the pancetta. Fry until just cooked through and browned all over.
- Thinly slice the leeks and add to the pan, sweating in the pancetta fat for 2-3 minutes until tender.
- Add the butter and blue cheese and stir well to combine until melted, cooking for a minute or so more until everything is hot through and the pancetta is crisp and golden.
- Crumble in the walnuts to serve.
Nutrition Facts
- Servings: 2
- Calories: 224.7kcal/939.9kJ (per serving)
- Fat: 19.8g (per serving)
- Carbs: 5.6g (per serving)
- Protein: 6.8g (per serving)