Leek Greens: Don't Toss 'Em. Dehydrate Them & Use!

(www.green-talk.com) Leek greens are typically tossed in the compost. But didn't you know they are quite tasty? Consider dehydrating them and use them in numerous ways. Let me show you how to dehyrate them.
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[@LiliansGardens]

I use the leek greens in the tomato and chilli sauce to cook jollof rice. Everybody says my jollof rice tastes special. Thanks for this video

[@evanes3509]

I put the leaves in my vegetable soup instead of dehydrating. Turned out to be one of the best tasting things in the soup!

[@kimseger3783]

this cant be expressed so loud ive forever watched leek greens tossed to the curb i dehydrated mine as her vid sujested best ever crumbled and sprinkled on my chicken and mayo sandwich like a burst of flavor that just melts in your mouth crush and sprinkle

[@XeninaCalifornia]

Oooooohhhh! Sounds good.

[@trobinson574]

Oh yahhhh

[@jmarylastone]

I like that green part too - many times I will stir fry it

[@st.fl.806]

Never once did I though about tossing the greens. I always use the whole leek for cooking. But thank you very much for the tip. I will try dehydrating some tomorrow. Lately I became obsessed with vegetable chips.

[@margitschendel1605]

Thank you so much for your tipps. I always keep the green part of leeks (as well as any other "waste" of onios, carrots, parsley stems...) and put it in the freezer. When I have a certain amount of those, I make stock or broth with all the "waste".

[@Green-talk]

Me too. The best broth! Anna

[@dwarfer2309]

I have ibs so I can not have onions or the white parts of scallions or leeks so I dehydrate leek greens and green onion greens and then grind them and make a ibs friendly onion powder

[@Green-talk]

Thanks for sharing that tip.

[@mellen5598]

What happens if you eat leeks? Symptoms i mean? I have mild ibs/sibo but manage to have them.

[@mellen5598]

@@Green-talk I dehydrated them for 24 hrs. Where can I keep them? Fridge? Freezer?

[@Green-talk]

@@mellen5598 I put mine in a glass jar. If you have a vacuum sealer, vacuum sealing a ball canning jar is the best way to preserve them or eat them quickly. Left in a glass jar, air will eventually add moisture to them and they won't be as crispy. I don't really mind that since I add them to soups etc.

[@mellen5598]

@@Green-talk in fridge or on counter not in fridge or freezer?

[@trobinson574]

I can’t wait to try this! My leeks bolted fast this year due to the hot cold spring ! Thank you

[@MizukiUkitake]

They're also delicious when steamed! I steam mine in the rice cooker when I'm making rice 😍

[@XeninaCalifornia]

I put some greens in my bacon quiche with the stalks. It was so fantastic. My boyfriend raved! Delicious.

[@notmyhome]

Great videos and information, thank you so much!

[@chrisdonovan8795]

These look delicious. I'm going to look into a dehydrator now. Thanks!

[@Green-talk]

+thegrimjester I use my oven if you don't want to buy a dehyrator. I set it at 130 degrees.

[@mweiniger3700]

My lowest setting is 200°. I hope they don’t burn. They’re in the oven now. I will check them around the 4 or 5 hour mark. Any suggestions? Update: after one hour! They were done! Single layer, some of the smaller pieces were brown but the rest were perfect! I put in another two sheets. 🙂 Thanks!

[@anthonydsouza7174]

Put them in a Black and Decker granulator and granulate coarsely mix in equal quantity of green tea and have leek green tea,you have options to add dried mint or any other dry herbs and this is a very hood natural leek mint tes,or a leek oregano leek tea etc etc.

[@ericefells9333]

Very interesting, will post up later. Thanks for sharing. 👍🏾🥰

[@camerontarot]

way cool! I'll definitely try it! bought leeks for the first time and haven't been satisfied with everyone on KZbin saying to throw out the greens or use them in soup! I love vegetables I'd never waste something so green

[@Green-talk]

Let me know how they come out.

[@jabbastwin]

Great to know thanks.

[@steijny]

Those green tops go great in a winter veg. soup.

[@Green-talk]

They do. So you can store them in the freezer until use. Thanks for the suggestion. Anna

[@KM-xr5gg]

Thanks!🌸

[@gombert07]

Thank you

[@bruceneighbour5021]

You should place a damp chux (or similar) dish cloth under your chopping board on that granite bench top to stop it sliding around, that can be dangerous. But thanks for the tips, just pulled my first leek I ever grew 😊

[@travist7777]

I've air-fried them, tossed in olive oil, sprinkled with garlic powder, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. I think 360°F for 15 minutres-- just like I do my Brussel sprouts. Not bad... I may do this, then crumble and put on top of my potatoe-leek soup, or on my grain bowls with flaked kale.

[@victoriaallen8271]

I dehydrated the greens, and they are delicious. Thanks for posting this video.

[@k.r.3598]

Those would be fabulous to use as "chips" for just about any sort of savory dip...!

[@mariasophia8707]

Thanks for this tip!!

[@whengaming9999]

Tysm! Definitely gonna use this!

[@Green-talk]

Hope you like it!

[@whengaming9999]

@@Green-talk I actually did it, yea… I am gonna keep stocking up on leeks!

[@maggieblyth2077]

I use it in soup, it is very difficult to get a leak now with the green leaves on them, most places chop them off before they put them on the shelves

[@mgcuniverse9037]

I was thinking of crushing it up into a powder and using it to season meat

[@patriotsongs]

The lowest temperature I've ever had in an oven is 170°. Thankfully, I do have a dehydrator and have been running it on an off for weeks. So much easier than canning, and takes up less space than canning or freezing. I haven't tried leek chips, though--but I will soon.

[@hucknbarry3496]

Just put dehydrator in storage after drying huckleberries for 3 weeks. Guess I'll dig it out and look at it again.

[@pumpkineater_69557]

Your website does not have a search feature and I can’t find how you use these leek greens once dehydrated. You don’t post a link to those recipes 😢

[@katherineblevins9544]

Instead of dehydrating the leaves, can I freeze them?

[@debbiecahill7651]

I'm having to dig up all my leeks at the moment to prep for this year's veg. I have to many leeks chopped up in my freezer. I'm gonna try dehydrated some fresh ones and grind them. Use like onion powder.

[@Green-talk]

Good idea.

[@st.louiscritic960]

Green gal , i have 46 leeks growing now ( big ones /long term . Thanks , your the first ( other then compost use ) info on eating them . Chip like ??? I will try in oven your advise . ty

[@Green-talk]

I also use them in soups and stews in lieu of cutting up onions.

[@jasonmashburn1280]

I cut mine kinda thin she stir fry them

[@Le-Monde-Bleu]

This video surprised me, we always eat the greens (except for the last 5 cm).

[@Ami-kp8qs]

美味しそう 青いとこ硬いから使い道に困るんだよね、、

[@valjalava1951]

What do you use the leek green for and do you grind them up

[@Green-talk]

I just add them to stews and soups. Like a hand full. You want there to be liquid in the recipe so they re-hydrate. Or if I keep them nice and crisp, potato chips.

[@HarrisPilton789]

Can I cook leek greens with collards, mustard or turnip greens?

[@Green-talk]

That sounds delicious. I don't see why not but they are tougher than collards. I think if cooked like a stew they would soften up. I don't think I would stir fry them unless you chop them.

[@truthorsquareallah5899]

I was eating the leaves after eating them out😔 what will happen if o continue eating them which I'm not anymore but please explain?

[@Green-talk]

not sure of your question. Are you eating them raw?

[@ijeomageorge8683]

Can the leaves be use for smoothie

[@Green-talk]

I dont see why not but it will have an onion taste.

[@garrycarter8485]

HI. DO YOU NEED TO BLANCH THESE BEFORE YOU PUT THEM IN THE DEHYDRATOR

[@Green-talk]

I didnt.

[@garrycarter8485]

@@Green-talk THANK YOU

[@dianekilbourne5734]

Have you ever dehydrated then powdered?

[@Green-talk]

I haven't but I don't see why you can't.

[@shamon1351]

its rally worth it to keep it in oven for 8 hours?

[@anjalidas8152]

She must have meant 8 minutes

[@MegganLei]

@@anjalidas8152 No I'm not sure how you could dehydrate/dry anything in 8 minutes. It was 8 hours and yes personally I think they are worth drying.

[@miniwize1]

Y

[@ViolentCriminalOrganization]

lol do people normally throw that part away? lort almighty..

[@ilaila3504]

i did this over night, so inspired¬ :-( they are absolutely disgusting. If you could mashup some raw onion then mix in a little raw garlic then chew on that till your nostrils flare up and your throat stings for an hour afterwards, its about the same level of pleasant as that is.

[@rastafam1146]

Lmao!!! 😵😍😁 OMG... What a perfect and honest response

[@cherylvizinat1265]

Lol now im scared

[@micheleemcdaniel389]

8 Hours?!!

[@pappy9892]

8 hours!!!!!

[@Green-talk]

Or you can use a dehydrator but it will take that long.

[@alicechang7074]

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[@adnanhajdarpasic5019]

I eat leek greens raw

[@fuldk]

You don't ever say what you do with them. You dry them and then what? You keep saying like chips can they be eaten like chips....again you never say how to eat them.

[@jdwrcc]

fuldk ...or can you put it with a dip or something

[@cherylvizinat1265]

I also want these answers! I need to know! What do you mean by chips? Like snacks? What?

[@ellissmithjr6599]

Use them 🤔...ok,for what?🤔

[@Green-talk]

You can use them as chips or to add tomsoups or other food dishes.