Turkish Leeks in Olive Oil Recipe

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Turkish Leeks in Olive Oil
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Ingredients:

  • 2 lbs leeks
  • 1 1/2 tsp sugar
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 lemon , juice of
  • 1 1/2 cups water

Directions:

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

Per ServingPer 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 5
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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