Charred Leeks with Romesco Sauce
Date Added: 07/11/2025
Ingredients:
4 Leeks - sliced in half lengthways
30g pine nuts
1 garlic clove - small - puree
25g Sun dried tomatoes
1 tbsp red wine vinegar
110g Roasted Red peppers - drained/ jar
½ tsp Cayenne or hot chilli powder
1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Pinch salt & black pepper
Fresh basil leaves
Pinch of Chilli Flakes
Method:
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Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in hot frying pan or griddle.
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Char leeks in oven for a 10 minutes until tender. Alternatively can be cooked in 200c oven for 10 mins or until charred and tender.
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To make romesco add all remaining ingredients (except basil leaves) to a food processor and blend until smooth.
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To serve add romesco sauce to base of plate, top with charred leeks.
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Garnish with fresh basil leaves and extra chilli ?akes.