The crispy, golden-brown leeks sit proudly in the center of the plate, cut lengthwise, revealing a heartwarming filling of chorizo, melted cheese, and vibrant green peas. On top, dots of red tomato and green salsa add a pop of festive color. Surrounding the leeks are accents of vibrant salsa verde and roasted cherry tomatoes that glisten tantalizingly.

Leeks Rellenos with Chorizo and Cheddar

Name: Leeks Rellenos with Chorizo and Cheddar
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: leeks, 4 cleaned and cut into halves; chorizo, 150g chopped; grated cheddar cheese, 100g; green peas, 70g blanch; salsa verde, 4 tablespoons; roasted cherry tomatoes, 8; olive oil, As needed; salt, To taste; pepper, To taste

Category Brunch

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 35 minutes

Style Mexican

Technique Roasting

Diet Friendly Low-Carb

Daily Recipe: March 09, 2024

This vibrant recipe puts a unique twist on the Mexican Chiles Rellenos, substitchilesleeks for the traditional peppers, providing a milder, more delicate flavor. The leeks are complimented by a hearty stuffing of chorizo and cheddar cheese, all beautifully presented with dollops of salsa verde and roasted tomatoes.

Ingredients (for 2)

Leeks - 4 - cleaned and cut into halves
Chorizo - 150g - chopped
Grated cheddar cheese - 100g
Green peas - 70g - blanch
Salsa verde - 4 tablespoons
Roasted cherry tomatoes - 8
Olive oil - As needed
Salt - To taste
Pepper - To taste

Preparation

Step 1 - 🔥🌡️🕓

Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
Step 2 - 🍽️🥬🔥

Place the leek halves on a baking tray, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle salt and pepper. Roast for 15-20 minutes or until they become soft.
Step 3 - 🍳🥩🍲

In a pan, cook the chopped chorizo until browned. Add in the blanched green peas and set aside.
Step 4 - 🥬🧀🥣

Once the leeks are roasted, let them cool, then carefully create a pocket in each half. Stuff the leek halves with the chorizo and pea mixture. Top with the grated cheddar cheese.
Step 5 - 🥬🔥🧀

Put the stuffed leeks back in the oven and bake until the cheese is melted and slightly golden.
Step 6 - 🥬🍅🍽️

Serve the Leeks Rellenos with dollops of salsa verde and roasted cherry tomatoes on top.

Additional

For a vegetarian version, replace the chorizo with soya mince. Kids will love filling the leeks and sprinkling the cheese on top. The recipe can be prepared the night before, up to the point of baking the stuffed leeks, making it a time-saving option for weekend brunch.