Leeks in White Sauce

Ingredients:

5 or 6 trimmed washed leeks cut into about 6inch/18cm lengths (though this is entirely adaptable)

1 large tablespoon of vegan margarine

2 heaped tablespoons of white flour

about 500 ml. of soya milk

seasalt to taste

Place the prepared leeks in a saucepan of boiling water and simmer for a few minutes. While they are cooking prepare the sauce: melt the margarine in a pan and stir in the flour. Gradually add the soya milk on a low heat, stirring all the time until the sauce thickens. You can add some of the water from the leeks if it is too thick and then add the salt. The sauce can be jazzed up a bit with a teaspoon of mustard or a dash of soy sauce or add a tablespoon of tahini for a rich, nutrient dense variation. Place the drained leeks in an ovenproof dish and pour over the sauce. This can be covered and placed in the oven for about half an hour at 180C/360F. Great for preparing in advance and heating up as a side dish a baked potatoe or other dish.