Swede and leek farls recipe
These healthy, low-cost flatbreads are a tasty twist on potato farls and make a great base for brunch, lunch or a filling snack.
See method- Serves 4
- 7 mins to prepare and 28 mins to cook
- 289 calories / serving
- Freezable
- Vegetarian
- Healthy
Ingredients
- 500g swede, peeled and cut into 2cm pieces
- 15g salted butter
- 1 small leek, halved lengthways and chopped
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 150g plain flour, plus extra for dusting
- 30ml vegetable oil
- wilted baby spinach, to serve (optional)
- poached eggs, to serve (optional)
- hollandaise, to serve (optional)
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- Energy
- 1210kJ 289.0kcal
- Fat
- 12g
- Saturates
- 3g
- Salt
- 0.5g
- Sugars
- 8g
of the Reference intake
Carbohydrate 37.7gProtein 5.5gFibre 5.8g
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Method
- Put the swede in a microwave-safe bowl with 2 tbsp water, cover and microwave on high for 10 mins or until very tender*. Alternatively, steam in a steamer for 20-25 mins. Leave to dry for 5 mins, then tip into a dry saucepan and mash well. Heat over a low heat for 10 mins, stirring occasionally, to help remove some of the liquid. Season and set aside.
- Meanwhile, melt the butter in a frying pan over a medium heat and fry the leek for 3-4 mins until softened. Add to the mashed swede with the baking powder and half the flour; mix gently. Add the remaining flour to create a slightly sticky dough. Turn out onto a well-floured surface, cut in half and shape each half into a disc about 1cm thick. Cut each disc into quarters.
- Heat half the oil in a frying pan over a medium heat and cook the farls in batches for 3-4 mins each side until golden. Transfer to a plate and repeat with the remaining oil and farls. Serve with spinach, poached eggs and hollandaise, if you like.
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Freezing and defrosting guidelines
In order to enjoy optimum flavour and quality, frozen items are best used within 3 months of their freezing date. For more tips on freezing and defrosting food, read our article Love Your Freezer.
- *Timings correct for a 950W microwave
