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Leek

Leek is a delicious vegetable with a mild, slightly sweet, onion-like flavour. Both the green leaves and the white part are edible and can be prepared in many different ways. It adds great flavour to soups, stews and oven dishes.

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Preparation

To avoid a bitter taste, it’s important to cook leeks on low to medium heat.

Raw

You can also enjoy leeks raw. Try adding them to a salad.

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Growing Method

BelOrta leeks are grown in open fields, meaning they grow outdoors in natural soil. This method gives the leeks a firm texture and full flavour. Thanks to the slow and steady growth in open ground, the leeks are of excellent quality. Perfect for tasty dishes and a healthy meal.

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Organic leeks

Leeks are also available in organic.

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