Sautéed leeks and peas is one of the nicest ways to enjoy leeks. Both vegetables are naturally quite sweet, and complement each other really well. And it's a great way to sneak 2 veggies onto your plate!
Trim the darkest green leaves from the top of the leeks. Cut a slit lengthwise halfway down the leeks. Rinse the leek under a running tap moving the leaves apart to remove all the dirt. Hold the sliced end downwards in the sink so that any grit or soil runs out.
2 leeks
Cut the leeks into 0.5 cm slices, discarding the end slice with the root.
Cooking
Heat a large pan and add the olive oil. Fry the leeks for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
1 tbsp olive oil
Meanwhile, put the peas in a sieve and pour over some boiling water to defrost them.
300 g frozen peas
Add the peas to the leeks and fry for another 3 - 4 minutes.
Remove from the heat and season to taste.
Notes
For a quick light lunch, add some bacon bits when you are stir frying the leeks.