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Roasted leeks with bacon and hazelnut dressing

Roasted Leeks With Bacon & Hazelnut Dressing

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Author: Irena Macri
Servings: 4
Course: Side
Cuisine: French
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Calories: 334kcal
Roasted leeks are topped with crispy bacon and hazelnut dressing for a unique and delicious combination of flavours and textures. This dish can be served as a side or as an appetizer and is paleo, gluten-free, Whole30 and low-carb friendly.

Ingredients 

  • 2 medium leeks
  • 2 tablespoons macadamia oil or olive oil
  • 3-4 rashers bacon diced into small cubes
  • A little extra coconut oil
  • 1 large garlic clove finely diced
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1/2 cup hazelnuts about a large handful
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • Sea salt and black pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 180° C / 355° F.
  • Wash the leeks and slice the pale white and light green part into 1-cm disks. Reserve the green ends for stock or stir-fry.
  • Arrange leek slices in a single layer in a roasting tray and drizzle with oil and sprinkle with a little salt. You can also use a few dollops of ghee. Roast in the oven for 25 minutes.
  • Place hazelnuts in a small frying pan and cook over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, tossing through frequently, until toasted and the shell skin starts to come off. Set aside to cool and peel as much of the skin off as you can/want. Once cool, crush the nuts with a large chef's knife and chop into small pieces or grind in a food processor.
  • Halfway through the roasting time, pan-fry the diced bacon over medium-high heat until crisp. Add garlic, lemon zest and hazelnut crumbs. Stir and cook for a minute or two until garlic is lightly golden.
  • Take the bacon off the heat and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil, lemon juice, and a good pinch of salt and pepper. Stir through to warm up the oil and set aside.
  • Finally, remove the leeks to a bowl or a platter and top with the dressing. Serve with a side of protein and a salad.

Nutrition

Calories: 334kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 118mg | Potassium: 223mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 751IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 2mg
Keywords: Side Dishes, bacon, Leeks, Roasted vegetables
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