Why You Should Be Eating Leeks Right Now

Leeks are the allium vegetable of autumn.

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Leeks are a vegetable in the allium family that includes onions, garlic, and scallions. These vegetables are native to all parts of the world and still have wild cousins, ramps.

Alliums contain many healthful nutrients, and at the same time, the sugar they store makes them sweet, with a subtle flavor…