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Creamy Leeks on Toast [vegan] © The Flexitarian

Creamy Leeks on Toast

I love these vegan creamy leeks on toast. This is the ultimate comfort food for a grey and rainy day. This dish has quickly become a big family favourite.
5 from 2 votes
DieTARY CHOICEDairy-Free Recipes, Egg-Free Recipes, High Fibre Recipes, Soya-Free Recipes, Vegan Recipes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Sandwiches & Wraps
Cuisine English
Servings 4 servings
Calories 389 kcal

Equipment

frying pan
bowl
Blender

Disclaimer: the equipment list above includes affiliate links to products I use and like.

Ingredients
 
 

  • olive oil
  • 30 g shallots
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 350 g leeks
  • 1 tsp vegetable stock powder
  • 125 ml white wine
  • 2 tsp dried thyme

FOR THE CASHEW CREAM:

  • 150 g cashews
  • 150 ml water
  • juice of 1 lemon
  • 2 tsp wholegrain mustard
  • 2 Tbsp nutritional yeast
  • salt & pepper

TO SERVE:

  • 4 slices of your favourite bread
  • fresh parsley

Instructions
 

  • Place cashews in a bowl. Cover with the boiling water. Set aside to soak for 20 minutes. When the cashews have soaked drain and set aside.
    150 g cashews
  • Chop leeks very finely. Wash and set aside.
    350 g leeks
  • Heat some olive oil in a large frying pan. Add finely chopped shallots and crushed garlic. Fry gently until soft.
    olive oil, 30 g shallots, 2 garlic cloves
  • Add finely chopped leeks, vegetable stock powder, white wine and thyme. Cook covered under medium heat for 10 mins.
    1 tsp vegetable stock powder, 125 ml white wine , 2 tsp dried thyme
  • Carry on cooking covered for another 10 mins or so until the leeks are cooked. Stir from time to time and add some water if the leeks get too dry.
  • In the meantime, make the cashew cream. In a blender bowl, add together drained cashews, water, lemon juice, wholegrain mustard and nutritional yeast. Blend until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
    150 ml water , juice of 1 lemon, 2 tsp wholegrain mustard, 2 Tbsp nutritional yeast, salt & pepper
  • When the leeks are cooked, add the cashew cream to the pan and mix altogether. Season taste.
  • Serve the leeks on toasted bread. Eat straight away, topped with fresh parsley.
    4 slices of your favourite bread, fresh parsley

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 389kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 14gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 0.1mgSodium: 319mgPotassium: 584mgFiber: 5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1481IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 121mgIron: 6mg

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Creamy Leeks on Toast

https://theflexitarian.co.uk/recipe-items/creamy-leeks-on-toast-vegan/