When are Leeks in Season?
- Winter
Leeks look like large green onions but have a sweeter and milder taste. Leeks can be eaten raw or cooked and can be used in recipes that call for onions. Store unwashed leeks in a plastic bag in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks and rinse before using. Add leeks to soups, salads, casseroles or whole grain dishes.
Fun fact: Leeks have a relatively long growing time as it takes up to 5 months from being planted to harvest.
Learning / Teaching Resources
- Leeks Recipes, Newsletters, Coloring Pages, and Other Resources. SNAP-Ed. Food Hero.
- Leeks Lesson Plan for Schools and Adults (PDF, 18.5MB). SNAP-Ed. South Dakota State University.
Additional Resources
- Leeks Nutrition, Selection, Storage and Recipes. Foundation for Fresh Produce. Have a Plant®.
- Leeks: Planting, Growing, Harvesting, Storing. University of Maryland Extension.
Recipes
What's on the Menu?
Additional Recipes
- CalFresh Recipes with Leeks. SNAP-Ed. EatFresh.
- Food Hero Recipes with Leeks. SNAP-Ed. Food Hero.
- Leeks Information and Recipes. Tufts University. New Entry Sustainable Farming Project.
- Have a Plant® Recipes with Leeks. Foundation for Fresh Produce. Have a Plant®.
Nutrition Information
Serving Size: 1 cup leeks ( 89g)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Calories | 54 |
| Total Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated Fat | 0 g |
| Trans Fat | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 13 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2 g |
| Total Sugars | 4 g |
| Added Sugars included | 0 g |
| Protein | 1 g |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium | 4 mg |
| Potassium | 3 mg |
| Sodium | 18 mg |
| Iron | 10 mg |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A | 8 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin C | 12 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg |
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