Leeks In Olive Oil

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Servings: 4 Difficulty: Advanced
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Turkish-style classic side-dish that brings home-style flavor to your table
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This Turkish side-dish features Leeks, Extra virgin olive oil, Carrots, halved & slced, Uncooked rice. It delivers sweet, indulgent flavor. A reliable recipe that works well for everyday cooking. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.

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Leeks In Olive Oil

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 4 Calories: 352.8

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This Turkish side-dish features Leeks, Extra virgin olive oil, Carrots, halved & slced, Uncooked rice. It delivers sweet, indulgent flavor. A reliable recipe that works well for everyday cooking. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Juice of half lemon 1 1/2 c Water Trim leeks.
  2. Remove a few of the outer layers.
  3. Slice 3/4" thick, discard tough green leaves.
  4. Wash well in several changes of water.
  5. In a heavy skillet, heat olive oil.
  6. Stir in leeks & carrots.
  7. Cover & cook very gently for 30 minutes, shaking the skillet occasionally.
  8. Blend in the remaining ingredients in order.
  9. Cover & simmer for 30 minutes, checking the liquid.
  10. Add more water if necessary.
  11. When fully cooked, it should be very moist but not watery.
  12. Serve cold with lemon juice.
  13. Serve as part of a buffet including other vegetable dishes.
  14. Ayla Esen Algar, "The Complete Book of Turkish Cooking"

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 352.8kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20.3g32%
Saturated Fat 2.8g14%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 3781.6mg158%
Total Carbohydrate 40.8g14%
Dietary Fiber 5.5g22%
Sugars 15.6g
Protein 4.3g9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: blending, carrots, extra, halved, leeks, oil, olive, rice, salt, side-dish, simmering, slced, sugar, title, turkish, uncooked, vegan, virgin
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