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Turkish Leeks in Olive Oil Recipe

Turkish Leeks in Olive Oil Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 lbs leeks
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 small carrots, halved and sliced
2 tbsp uncooked rice
1 1/2 tsp sugar
3/4 tsp salt
1/2 lemon , juice of
1 1/2 cups water

Directions:

Trim leeks and remove a few of the outer layers.
Slice 3/4 thick, discard tough green leaves.
Wash leeks well in several changes of water.
In a heavy skillet, heat olive oil.
Stir in leeks and carrots.
Cover and cook very gently (low heat) for 30 minutes, shaking the skillet occasionally.
Blend in the remaining ingredients in order.
Cover and simmer for another 30 minutes, checking the liquid and adding more water, if necessary.
When fully cooked, it should be very moist but not watery.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	232.55 Kcal (974 kJ)
Calories from fat	117.48 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	13.05g	20%
Sodium	334.01mg	14%
Potassium	335.8mg	7%
Total Carbs	27.1g	9%
Sugars	7.64g	31%
Dietary Fiber	3.71g	15%
Protein	3.52g	7%
Vitamin C	21.7mg	36%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	6%
Iron	3.2mg	18%
Calcium	102.4mg	10%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	92.88 Kcal (389 kJ)
Calories from fat	46.92 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.21g	20%
Sodium	133.41mg	14%
Potassium	134.12mg	7%
Total Carbs	10.82g	9%
Sugars	3.05g	31%
Dietary Fiber	1.48g	15%
Protein	1.41g	7%
Vitamin C	8.7mg	36%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	6%
Iron	1.3mg	18%
Calcium	40.9mg	10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

salty
savory
bitter
sweet

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