Prasorizo - Rice With Leeks
User Reviews
4.0
198 reviews
Good
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Servings
2 to 4
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Calories
634 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course
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Cuisine
Greek
Prasorizo - Rice With Leeks
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A wholesome Vegetarian dish made with a handful of basic ingredients. Fresh and delicious it can also be served as side dish (goes amazing with chicken!).
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Ingredients
- 8 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 340 grams (12 ounces) leek leafy green parts removed
- 50 grams (½ medium-sized) red onion minced
- 2 garlic cloves finely chopped
- 2 small spring onions minced
- 180 grams (1 cup) long-grain rice such as Basmati
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill minced
- 4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- ½ lemon zest
- freshly ground pepper
- OPTIONAL: 1½ cups cold stock vegetable or chicken stock will do
Instructions
- Rinse and drain the rice in a mesh strainer.
- Chop leeks into 1 cm (½-inch) thick slices.
- Heat 4 tablespoons olive oil in a saute pan over high heat.
- Add the red onions and garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add the leeks and spring onions and drop the heat to medium.
- Sautee until completely soft and translucent. Don't stir too often, allow the leeks to get some color.
- Pour in ½ cup hot water and allow to drain completely.
- Season with salt, pepper, and bay leaf.
- Add the remaining 4 tablespoons of olive oil.
- Add the rice and cook for 2 minutes stirring with a wooden spoon.
- Pour in 1½ cups cold water or stock. Wait until it starts to sizzle. Then put the lid on and turn the heat to medium-low or low if your stove is too strong.
- Simmer covered for 12 minutes.
- Uncover and stir in the dill, fresh lemon juice, and zest.
- Rest off the heat for 5 minutes.
- Fluff the rice with a spoon a bit first.
- Serve with freshly ground pepper, a few extra drops of lemon juice, and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1bowl
Calories
634kcal
(32%)
Carbohydrates
68g
(23%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
38g
(58%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
27g
Sodium
28mg
(1%)
Potassium
337mg
(10%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
1937IU
(39%)
Vitamin C
24mg
(27%)
Calcium
96mg
(10%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2to 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories 634 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1bowl | |
| Calories | 634kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 68g | 23% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 38g | 58% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 27g | 135% |
| Sodium | 28mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 337mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1937IU | 39% |
| Vitamin C | 24mg | 27% |
| Calcium | 96mg | 10% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.0
198 reviews
Good
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