Braised leeks, herbal oil and straciatella

braised leeks with burrata and parsley oil

Braised leeks, herbal oil and straciatella

Enjoy your delicious braised leeks with burrata and parsley oil!

Cooking Time: 15min

Serving: 4 servings

INGREDIENTS:

  • 4 large leeks, trimmed, cleaned, and halved lengthwise
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 burrata cheese ball, at room temperature
  • 1 cup fresh parsley leaves, chopped
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt, to taste

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Place the cleaned and halved leeks on a frying pan. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. 
  2.  Roast the leeks until they are tender and slightly caramelized.
  3. In a blender, combine chopped parsley and olive oil. Blend until smooth. Season with salt to taste. Set aside.
  4. Spread buratta cheese across the serving plate so that straciatella is all over. Add leeks and parsley olive oil. Sprinkle with salt if necessary.