Whip Up a Quick Leek-Potato Bake with Salmon and Cheese - Boost Your Immune System This Winter!
- Recipe by Laura Stunz
- Duration: 1 Min
- Seared salmon served atop pan-fried potatoes, cheesy goodness included
Are you looking for a delicious, nutritious, and immune-boosting meal to keep the cold at bay this season? Look no further than leeks! Rich in essential vitamins, minerals, prebiotic fiber, and antioxidants, leeks are truly a winter superfood. Now, let's get cooking with this easy, flavorful Leek-Potato Bake with Salmon and Cheese!
What Makes Leeks a Winter Wonder?
Powerful Nutritional Profile
Leeks are members of the Allium family, packed with a suite of beneficial nutrients including vitamin K, folate, vitamin A, and prebiotic fiber. Antioxidants in leeks help combat oxidative stress, boost the immune response, and reduce inflammation. [2][3][4]
Leek-Potato Bake with Salmon and Cheese Recipe
Ingredients (Serves 4)
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1 kg potatoes, preferably waxy
- 3 leek stalks
- 500 g salmon fillet
- 2 eggs
- 150 ml vegetable broth
- 100 ml cream
- 50 ml milk
- 1 tsp dill
- 1 tbsp dried parsley
- Salt, pepper
- 80 g grated cheese, such as Emmental or mountain cheese
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 200 degrees (with both top and bottom heat).
- Finely chop the garlic. Peel and slice or grate the potatoes. Clean the leeks and cut them into half-centimeter slices. Dice the salmon.
- Layer the leeks, salmon, and potatoes in a baking dish.
- Combine the garlic, eggs, vegetable broth, milk, cream, dill, parsley, salt, pepper, and mix well. Pour the mixture over the layered vegetables.
- Bake for approximately 20 minutes. Sprinkle generously with grated cheese and continue baking for an additional 20 minutes or until the cheese is golden.
Gourmet Twist
Want to add a unique twist to your Leek-Potato-Salmon Bake? Try swapping out the cream with a mixture of Greek yogurt and milk to create a tangier, lower-fat version without sacrificing taste.
More Delicious Recipes to Boost Your Winter Diet
- Fresh, Delicious, and Simple - Asian Crunch Salad with Tangy Peanut Dressing
- Uncomplicated and Delicious - Creamy One-Pot Pasta with Pumpkin, Feta, and Spinach
- Fast and Yummy - One-Pot Potato Gratin with Only Five Ingredients
- Tasty Use of Leftovers - Italian Bread Salad (Panzanella)
- Incorporating additional vocational training programs in food preparation and nutrition within local community policies can support a healthier diet for the community, boosting immune systems during seasonal changes and enhancing access to winter superfoods like leeks.
- This Leek-Potato Bake recipe with Salmon and Cheese is rich in manganese, an essential mineral found in vegetables like leeks, which plays a vital role in maintaining a healthy immune system.
- To embrace the seasonal abundance of winter vegetables and continue vocational training in holistic health and nutrition, consider offering seasonal courses in food preparation and immunity boosting recipes using seasonal produce like leeks, to help the community maintain their optimal health during the colder months.
