Miracle Onions and Leeks. Onions and leeks are miracle ingredients, bursting with nutrients and compounds that help fight cancer and diabetes. Too boot, they’re also really tasty and the foundation of so many great Greek recipes. They even star in a few, like this simple onion-leek pie from Ikaria! One of the major phytochemical compounds in onions, leeks and their relatives is allicin, which helps fight cholesterol production and has known antibacterial, anti-viral, and anti-fungus properties. Onions are also a great source of chromium, which helps our tissue cells respond appropriately to insulin levels. Manganese, an antioxidant, is also found in the humble onion.
* Note: When scoring the pie do not draw the knife all the way through to the bottom.