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Zeytinyağlı Pırasa Yemeği (Turkish Braised Leeks)
Zeytinyağlı Pırasa Yemeği (Turkish Braised Leeks) is a simple, unique, and delicious dish made with fresh and wholesome ingredients such as leeks, carrots, bulgur, and olive oil.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 287 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Main Course
Cuisine:
Mediterranean , Turkish
Ingredients
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 40 ml lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ½ tablespoon tomato paste
- 240 ml water
- 30 g bulgur
- 2 small tomatoes diced
- 750 g leeks (peeled and cut into ½ cm (¼") rounds)
- 2 medium carrots (peeled and cut into ½ cm (¼") rounds)
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley or dill
Instructions
- Mix together olive oil, lemon juice, freshly ground black pepper, salt, sugar, tomato paste, and water in a bowl or jug, and set it aside.
- Place the leeks, carrots, bulgur, and tomatoes in a heavy-based pan.
- Add the lemon juice, olive oil, and tomato paste mixture to the pan, and give them a good stir until all are combined.
- Place the pan on medium heat, bring it to a boil and lower the heat to low.
- Gently simmer the leeks with the lid off until fork tender, for about 40 minutes, and remove the pan from the heat.
- Let the braised leeks cool down at room temperature in the pan and then transfer them to a serving dish.
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Notes
- Slice and wash the leek thoroughly a few times, until you get rid of any dirt or soil between the layers.
- A good quality olive oil is necessary as it highlights the flavor of zeytinyağlı dishes and it will make a huge difference in flavor.
- Replace bulgur with rice for a gluten-free version.
- Don't overpower Zeytinyağlı Pırasa Yemeği with spices and flavorings, keep it as a simple, delightful, and tender vegetable dish with delicate flavors.
- The leftovers would keep fresh for up to a week when refrigerated in an airtight container.
- You don't need to reheat the leftover Zeytinyağlı Pırasa Yemeği, it tastes amazing at room temperature or even straight out of the fridge!
Nutrition Information
Calories
287kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
39g
(13%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Sodium
663mg
(28%)
Potassium
608mg
(17%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
8633IU
(173%)
Vitamin C
35mg
(39%)
Calcium
133mg
(13%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 287
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 287kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Sodium | 663mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 608mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 8633IU | 173% |
| Vitamin C | 35mg | 39% |
| Calcium | 133mg | 13% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.