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How to Choose and Store the Best Spring Produce

Learn how to choose and store the best spring produce, plus ways to serve it (17 Photos)

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How to Choose and Store the Best Spring Produce

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Spring Vegetables: Leeks

How to choose: Look for leeks with long, white, unwrinkled stalks and with bright green tops. Try to avoid leeks with a diameter greater than one inch, or with yellowed leaves or stalks.

How to store: Cut leeks in half lengthwise, and either separate leaves or chop leaves into slices. Place cut leeks into a bowl filled with cold water, and allow to sit for 10 minutes. Sand and dirt will have fallen to the bottom of the bowl. Remove leeks, dry thoroughly, and store inside a plastic bag in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Recipes
Lentils with Mushrooms and Leeks
Braised Leeks
Salmon with Leeks and Asparagus en Papillote