Turkish Braised Leeks with Olives |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 50 Minutes |
Ready In: 65 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Ingredients:
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 |
Directions:
1. Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
2. Add the leeks and sauté in until softened, about 10 minutes.
3. Add the tomatoes, stock, salt, pepper, and sugar.
4. Cover and simmer until the leeks are tender, about 30 minutes.
5. Add the olives and lemon juice and simmer another 10 minutes.
6. Serve at room temperature as an appetizer or warm as a side dish.
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