Roasted leeks with pesto
1 hour 9 min.
Easy
5.15 €
4 people
7 Ingredients
800 g 
4 
8 tablespoons 
Step by step recipe
Stage 1 - ⌛ 30 min.
Stage 2 - ⌛ 3 min.
Stage 3 - ⌛ 30 min.
Stage 4 - ⌛ 3 min.
Stage 5 - ⌛ 3 min.
For the pesto, don't hesitate to innovate with a Greek-style pesto or a coriander-cashew pesto, among others
| Proteins (gr) | Carbohydrates (gr) | Fats (gr) | Energy value (in k-calories) | Energy value (in k-joules) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole recipe | 120 RDI=50 % | 110 RDI=10 % | 330 RDI=50 % | 1,210 RDI=60 % | 5,050 RDI: 60 % |
| Per 100 g | 10 RDI=4 % | 10 RDI=1 % | 30 RDI=4 % | 110 RDI=5 % | 450 RDI: 5 % |
| Per person | 30 RDI=10 % | 30 RDI=3 % | 80 RDI=10 % | 300 RDI=20 % | 1,260 RDI: 20 % |
- For 4 people : 5.15 €
- Per person : 1.30 €
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