Recipes and photos are AI created and editorially reviewed. Nutrition figures are estimates.
Sweet softened leeks with nutty cheese.
Equipment: Ovenproof frying pan
Measures and names
Ingredients
- 8 eggs
- 2 leeks, sliced
- 150 g cooked ham, diced
- 80 g gruyère or cheddar, grated
- 20 g butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper
Method
- Heat the oven to 190°C (fan 170°C). Soften the leeks in the butter and oil for 6–7 minutes, until sweet.
- Stir in the ham and spread evenly.
- Beat the eggs with seasoning, pour over, and scatter with the cheese.
- Cook on the hob for 2 minutes, then bake for 10–12 minutes, until set.
Swaps and tips
Cook the leeks slowly until really soft and sweet — it makes all the difference. Use up any leftover roast ham.
Nutrition estimated, per serving
| Protein | Carbs | Fibre | Fat | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 g | 5 g | 2 g | 28 g | 385 kcal |
Values are estimates based on typical UK food composition data and will vary with brands and portion sizes.
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Recipe from healthshelf.org
