Grilled Leeks with Cherry Tomatoes and Goat Cheese

Name: One Darnley Road
Address: Unit 12, 39 Gransden Avenue, London, E8 3QA, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44(0)20 8525 9292
Price range: $

Singed leeks paired with tangy tomatoes and creamy goat cheese make a perfect side dish or pair with thick slices of toast and a green salad for a main course.

Ingredients

6 leeks, washed and cut in half lengthwise

2 pints cherry tomatoes

1 lemon, zest and juice

5 sprigs thyme, optional

1/4 cup olive oil

4oz fresh goat cheese

Method

Drizzle the leeks with neutral or olive oil, season with salt and pepper, then grill over medium high heat until tender and slightly charred on the outer leaves
Combine the cherry tomatoes, lemon zest, juice, thyme sprigs, olive oil, and a big pinch of salt and let sit for 10 minutes
Spoon the tomato mixture over the leeks (either warm or room temperature) and then dot the goat cheese all over