Project Scope
The FIRST British Leeks Ambassador! Our role was to create recipes, and videos to demonstrate how versatile the British Leek is; how to use the whole leek to be more sustainable, and using our Nutrition credentials to promote the wonderful health benefits of leeks
- Recipe Development
- Strategy for promoting British Leeks
- Project Management of Leek campaigns
- Chef Ambassador
- Photography
- Videography
Some of the Leek recipes created...
Leek leaf 'wantons'
- Rich in fibre, Vitamin B (Folate) and healthy wholegrains
- UK, seasonal ingredients
- 100% Plant Based
- Low Carbon
- Free - From (14 Regulated Allergens)
- No refined sugar, sweetened by nature
- Gluten Free
Leek leaves are most certainly not to be ignored or discarded! These wantons are inspired by wonderful global dishes like banana leaf wrapped parcels, cabbage rolls and dolmas. Delicious, and great for entertaining
Leek heart salad with fig, walnut, spinach and cashew 'cheese'
- Rich in fibre and healthy wholegrains
- UK, seasonal ingredients
- 100% Plant Based
- Low Carbon
- No refined sugar, sweetened by nature
- Gluten Free
A wonderful salad using the ‘heart’ of the leek, the delicious light green centre of the leek leaves, which are far too often discarded. Lightly sautéed, and served. on a salad of buckwheat, spinach and topped with walnuts, figs and a cashew ‘cheese’
Leek canapés
- Rich in fibre, Vitamin B (Folate) and healthy wholegrains
- UK, seasonal ingredients
- 100% Plant Based
- Low Carbon
- Free - From (14 Regulated Allergens)
- No refined sugar, sweetened by nature
- Gluten Free
With their striking natural green gradients, leek stems make for a beautiful canapé with a difference.
Leek plait
- Rich in fibre, Vitamin B (Folate) and healthy wholegrains
- UK, seasonal ingredients
- 100% Plant Based
- Low Carbon
- No refined sugar, sweetened by nature
A wonderful plait filled with a 100% plant based creamy leek filling, with apple and pear.
Partridge citrus salad with leek hearts and leek salsa verde dressing
- Very rich in fibre and natural pre-biotics, good source of tryptophan which boosts serotonin levels
- UK, seasonal ingredients
- Sustainably sourced game meat
- Low Carbon
- Free - From (14 Regulated Allergens)
- No refined sugar, sweetened by nature
- Gluten Free
Creamy leek soup with potato rosette
- Rich in Fibres and full of healthy fats
- UK, seasonal ingredients
- 100% Plant Based
- Low Carbon
- Free - From (14 Regulated Allergens)
- No refined sugar, sweetened by nature
- Gluten Free
A lighter version of the traditional leek and potato soup, with a lovely roasted potato rosette atop delicious leek soup, with. a leek vegetable stock. With garlic and chilli this is a supercharge for your gut and immune system!
Glamorgan mini Wellingtons, with celeriac and potato mash with leek leaves, crispy cavalo nero
- Rich in fibre, good source of tryptophans which boosts serotonin levels
- UK, seasonal ingredients
- Low Carbon
- No refined sugar, sweetened by nature
Created for St David’s Day – National day in Wales, to shine a spotlight on leeks and Welsh produce in general, this dish uses wonderful creamy caerphilly cheese, paired with creamy mash and cavolo nero
Leek canneloni
- Rich in fibre, and natural pre-biotics
- UK, seasonal ingredients
- 100% Plant Based
- Low Carbon
- No refined sugar, sweetened by nature
- Gluten Free
A unique and delicious way to use leek stems, in place of wheat pasta sheets, this great naturally gluten-free dish is paired with a creamy bechemal sauce made with English mature cheddar cheese, and topped with an oat crumb, to celebrate lovely British produce
Fermented Leeks - leaves and stem
- Rich in fibre and natural pre-biotics
- UK, seasonal ingredients
- 100% Plant Based
- Low Carbon
- Free - From (14 Regulated Allergens)
- No refined sugar, sweetened by nature
- Gluten Free
Leek stock
- Rich in inulin, a natural pre-biotic
- UK, seasonal ingredients
- 100% Plant Based
- Low Carbon
- Reusable packaging and minimal food waste
- Free - From (14 Regulated Allergens)
- No refined sugar, sweetened by nature
- Gluten Free
Stock made with leeks as the star of the show provides fantastic inulin, which is a natural pre-biotic, and necessary for maintaining good gut bacteria, for optimum health. Plus this stock is packed with flavour, and a great way of using every part of the leek.
Christmas wreath with Leek
- Rich in fibre, Vitamin K, and Omega 3 & 6
- UK, seasonal ingredients
- Low Carbon
- Free - From (14 Regulated Allergens)
- No refined sugar, sweetened by nature
Leeks are one of those great vegetables that is in season in Winter, when our bodies need strong immune boosting goodness to get us through the cold seasons. So including Leeks in your Christmas dishes makes sense not only from a flavour perspective, but also for health.
Gozleme with leek
- Wholegrain flour without additives
- UK, seasonal ingredients
- Low Carbon
- No refined sugar, sweetened by nature
As part of Real Bread Week we created this great Turkish style gozleme bread. Delicious, and packed full of healthy goodness.
Leek and fava bean dip
- Rich in fibre and protein
- UK, seasonal ingredients
- 100% Plant Based
- Low Carbon
- Free - From (14 Regulated Allergens)
- No refined sugar, sweetened by nature
- Gluten Free
Move over guacamole, you have a British grown more delicious contender for favourite dip! This dip is packed full of fiblre and protein, and a wonderful creamy texture.
Baked Leeks with Fig, Walnut and Crumbly Cheese
- Rich in fibre, Vitamin K, and Omega 3 & 6
- UK, seasonal ingredients
- Low Carbon
- No refined sugar, sweetened by nature
- Gluten Free
Leek stems baked in the oven within minutes, make a fantastic side dish, or main, depending on your choice of toppings. Roasting them brings out the wonderful sweetness, which can be complemented by figs, or offset by savoury toppings. Simple, healthy and delicious
Leek & pumpkin rosti
- Rich in fibre and healthy wholegrains
- UK, seasonal ingredients
- Low Carbon
- No refined sugar, sweetened by nature
- Gluten Free
Leek leaf chips
- Rich in fibre
- UK, seasonal ingredients
- 100% Plant Based
- Low Carbon
- Free - From (14 Regulated Allergens)
- No refined sugar, sweetened by nature
- Gluten Free
Maximising the whole leek means making the most out of the wonderful leek leaves, and these chips are simply delicious!
Baked Leeks with Fig, Walnut and Crumbly Cheese
- Rich in fibre, Vitamin K, and Omega 3 & 6
- UK, seasonal ingredients
- 100% Plant Based
- Low Carbon
- No refined sugar, sweetened by nature
Created for Veganuary this dish is an all British poke style bowl , with wonderful fava beans instead of usual edamame beans, leek hearts and crumbed tofu on British kale and red cabbage salad
Leek & Buckwheat pizza with leek pesto, purple sprouting broccoli and sunflower seed 'cheese'
- Rich in fibre and healthy wholegrains
- UK, seasonal ingredients
- 100% Plant Based
- Low Carbon
- No refined sugar, sweetened by nature
- Gluten Free
British Leek Video stories
A couple of the Video stories promoting British Leeks, their versatility and their health benefits
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