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Leeks

Leeks reach their peak between September and March, flourishing as a robust British winter staple. While thinner varieties appear in summer, the cold-weather harvest produces the sweetest, most tender stalks. They are a reliable source of vitamin K, vitamin A, and fiber, serving as a foundational aromatic in many dishes.

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Vegetables
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UK Season
Sep – Mar
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MW Reference
1
Ruling Planet
Mars
Leeks

Reference Data

science Leeks, raw · 13-624 · DG

11 samples, UK, trimmed and damaged outer leaves removed

Energy & Proximates
Energy 23.00 kcal
Energy 99.00 kJ
Water 90.70 g
Protein 1.50 g
Fat 0.20 g
Carbohydrates 4.10 g
of which sugars 3.80 g
of which starch 0.30 g
Fibre (AOAC) 2.80 g
Fibre (NSP) 2.20 g
Alcohol g
Fat Breakdown
Total fat 0.20 g
Saturated 0.04 g
Monounsaturated g
Polyunsaturated 0.12 g
Trans g
Omega-3 g
Omega-6 g
Cholesterol mg
Minerals
Sodium mg
Potassium 230.00 mg
Calcium 52.00 mg
Magnesium 7.00 mg
Phosphorus 23.00 mg
Iron 0.420 mg
Copper 0.001 mg
Zinc 0.001 mg
Selenium 1.00 µg
Iodine 2.00 µg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 3.00 µg
Vitamin D µg
Vitamin E 0.350 mg
Vitamin C 3.10 mg
Thiamin (B1) 0.050 mg
Riboflavin (B2) 0.030 mg
Niacin (B3) 0.300 mg
Vitamin B6 0.170 mg
Vitamin B12 µg
Folate 33.00 µg

Recipes

Korrat (Leeks)

Korrat (Leeks)

by VirgoVenus4

Spring vegetable soup with basil pesto

Spring vegetable soup with basil pesto

by GemmaBactrian

25min
£
Easy
Leek Confit

Leek Confit

by MercuryTwo

Leek Soup

Leek Soup

by VenusTaurus

Creamy Tomato Soup

Creamy Tomato Soup

by VenusAries

Spring chicken pot pie

Spring chicken pot pie

by GemmaBactrian

80min
££
◆◆ Medium
Leek Soup

Leek Soup

by VenusTaurus

Green spinach & lemon risotto with crispy prosciutto

Green spinach & lemon risotto with crispy prosciutto

by GemmaBactrian

50min
£
Easy