Turkish Leeks Recipe

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Turkish Leeks
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Ingredients:

  • 2 lbs leeks
  • 1/3 cup finest virgin olive oil
  • 2 small carrots, peeled ,halved lengthwise, then sliced 1/2 thick
  • 1 1/2 tsp sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups water

Directions:

  1. Trim the leeks.
  2. Remove a few of the outer layers.
  3. Slice 3/4 inch thich; discard the tough green leaves.
  4. Wash several times in plenty of water and drain.
  5. In a heavy pan heat the olive oil.
  6. Stir in the leeks and carrots.
  7. Cover and cook 30 minutes over low heat, shaking the pan occasionally.
  8. Stir in the rice, sugar, salt, juice of 1/2 lemon and water.
  9. Cover and simmer 30 minutes or until leeks are tender.
  10. Check the liquid level and add hot water in very small quantities if necessary.
  11. When cooked it should be very moist but not watery.
  12. Serve cold sprinkled with lemon juice to taste.
  13. Like all cold olive oil dishes it is very good with crusty bread.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 174.17 Kcal (729 kJ)
Calories from fat 0.55 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.06g 0%
Sodium 64.46mg 3%
Potassium 493.41mg 10%
Total Carbs 40g 13%
Sugars 11.24g 45%
Dietary Fiber 5.35g 21%
Protein 5.21g 10%
Vitamin C 28.7mg 48%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 8%
Iron 4.8mg 27%
Calcium 151.5mg 15%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 50.1 Kcal (210 kJ)
Calories from fat 0.16 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.02g 0%
Sodium 18.54mg 3%
Potassium 141.92mg 10%
Total Carbs 11.51g 13%
Sugars 3.23g 45%
Dietary Fiber 1.54g 21%
Protein 1.5g 10%
Vitamin C 8.3mg 48%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 8%
Iron 1.4mg 27%
Calcium 43.6mg 15%

* 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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Weightwatchers Points

  • 2.7
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • fat free,
  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • cholesterol free

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