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Mediterranean-Style Braised Leeks with Olives Recipe

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Ingredients

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1/2 cup olive oil or 1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 lbs leeks, white and light green parts only,trimmed,cleaned,and thinly sliced (about 10 medium)
2 cups peeled seeded and chopped tomatoes (about 1 pound)
1 cup vegetable stock or 1 cup water
3/4 teaspoon salt, about
ground black pepper
1 pinch sugar
12 - 16 pitted black olives
2 - 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Nutritional information

273.4
Calories
175 g
Calories From Fat
19.5 g
Total Fat
2.7 g
Saturated Fat
0 mg
Cholesterol
389 mg
Sodium
24.6 g
Carbs
3.7 g
Dietary Fiber
7.6 g
Sugars
2.9 g
Protein
182g
Serving Size

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Mediterranean-Style Braised Leeks with Olives Recipe

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    • 85 min
    • Serves 6
    • Easy

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    Turkish Braised Leeks with Olives, , Really yummy! I love leeks and was happy to find a recipe such as this, that uses them as a main ingredient I made this as written, but didn’t cook them as long as listed (I didn’t want them too limp and overcooked) I probably cut the cook time in half Don’t skip the lemon juice at the end it’s great Thanx!


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    Steps

    1
    Done

    Heat the Oil in a Large Saucepan Over Medium Heat.

    2
    Done

    Add the Leeks and Saut in Until Softened, About 10 Minutes.

    3
    Done

    Add the Tomatoes, Stock, Salt, Pepper, and Sugar.

    4
    Done

    Cover and Simmer Until the Leeks Are Tender, About 30 Minutes.

    5
    Done

    Add the Olives and Lemon Juice and Simmer Another 10 Minutes.

    6
    Done

    Serve at Room Temperature as an Appetizer or Warm as a Side Dish.

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