Keto Leeks with Bleu Cheese Sauce

This keto-friendly dish features tender roasted leeks topped with a rich and creamy bleu cheese sauce. Its a flavorful and satisfying low-carb option perfect for a delicious side or light meal.

Ingredients:

• 4 medium-sized leeks, trimmed and halved lengthwise
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup crumbled bleu cheese
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon xanthan gum optional, for thickening

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 400F 200C

Place the leeks on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper

Roast the leeks in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until tender and slightly caramelized

While the leeks are roasting, prepare the bleu cheese sauce

In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it starts to simmer

Reduce the heat to low and add the crumbled bleu cheese, stirring until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth

In another small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat

Add the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant

If desired, sprinkle xanthan gum over the butter and garlic mixture and whisk to combine, to thicken the sauce slightly

Pour the bleu cheese sauce over the roasted leeks and serve immediately