Crispy Lemon-Parmesan Leeks
About
Impress your guests with this unique side dish for any of your upcoming holiday meals. As leeks flavor is mellow, these can be paired with just about anything. Some examples include fish, roasted chicken, and pasta.
Ingredients
- 5 medium leeks, white and light green parts only, sliced into 1/2-3/4-inch-thick rounds
- 1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tsp grated lemon zest
- 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme
- 1/8 tsp cracked pepper
Directions
- Position oven rack in top third; preheat to 400°F. Toss leeks with oil and salt on a large rimmed baking sheet until well coated. Arrange the slices in a single layer on the pan. Roast until softened, about 15 minutes. Remove from oven; increase oven temperature to 450°F.
- Meanwhile, stir Parmesan, lemon zest, thyme and pepper together in a small bowl until combined.
- Sprinkle the leeks evenly with Parmesan mixture. (It’s OK if some falls off onto the pan.) Roast until the undersides of the leeks are well browned and the Parmesan is melted and browned in spots, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer the leeks to a platter; use a spatula to scrape up the remaining bits of Parmesan and sprinkle onto the leeks.