Turkish Leeks in Olive Oil
Turkish Leeks in Olive Oil, also known as Zeytinyağlı Pırasa in Turkish, is a popular vegetarian dish in Turkish cuisine. It is often served cold or at room temperature as an appetizer or side dish.
This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.
Ingredients
- 500 gram Leeks
- 4 teaspoon Olive oil
- 1 small Onion
- 2 cloves Garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon Tomato paste
- 1 cup Water
- 2 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 2 tablespoon Fresh dill
Instructions
- Trim the roots and dark green parts of the leeks. Cut into 2-inch pieces.
- Rinse the leeks thoroughly to remove any dirt or sand.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and garlic cloves. Sauté until golden brown.
- Add tomato paste and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Add leeks, water, lemon juice, salt, and sugar to the pot. Stir well.
- Cover and cook over low heat for 20-25 minutes, or until the leeks are tender.
- Remove from heat and let it rest for 10 minutes.
- Serve the Turkish Leeks in Olive Oil garnished with fresh dill.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 150kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 10g16%
- Total Carbohydrate 15g5%
- Sugars 5g
- Protein 2g4%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.