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Baked Leek with Creme Fraiche, Pomegranate & Slivered Almonds (Gluten, Grain Free & Low Carb) from Front On A Plate
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Baked Leek with Creme Fraiche, Pomegranate & Slivered Almonds (Vegetarian, Gluten, Grain Free & Low Carb)

This side dish is perfect to serve with both fish, chicken and meat
Course Side Dish, Starter
Cuisine All around
Keyword Easy, Gluten-Free, Grain Free, Low Carb
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 2 Leeks root and green part cut of
  • Olive oil
  • 1 tsp Sea salt
  • 10 tsp Creme Fraiche
  • 1/2 Lemon juiced
  • 2-3 tbsp Pomegranate seeds
  • Slivered almonds, to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 175 degrees Celsius.
  • Cut off the root and green part from the leek. Divide the leek into 4-5 equally long pieces. Then cut them in half lengthwise.
  • Rinse under water.
  • Place in an oven safe baking pan and brush with olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt.
  • Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes (depending on how thick they are).
  • When done in the oven top with creme fraiche, lemon juice, pomegranate seeds and slivered almonds.
  • Serve warm.