Leeks With Blue Cheese And Pancetta

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

1. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over a medium heat and add the pancetta. Fry until just cooked through and browned all over.
2. Thinly slice the leeks and add to the pan, sweating in the pancetta fat for 2-3 minutes until tender.
3. 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.
4. 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)