MEDITERRANEAN STYLE LEEKS WITH LEMON

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Greek-inspired, this is for leek and lemon lovers everywhere. A tasty, full-of-flavor side to accompany a myriad of main dishes. Complements fried and/or grilled fish to a 'T.' Can use some of the tender green parts if necessary.

Provided by Anonymous

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

ΒΌ cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 tablespoon white sugar
2 pounds leeks, white parts only, finely chopped
1 lemon, juiced
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large frying pan over medium-low heat; cook and stir garlic and sugar in the hot oil until garlic is lightly browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Mix leeks into garlic mixture; cook and stir until leeks are lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
  • Drizzle lemon juice over leek mixture; season with salt and pepper. Cover pan and cook over low heat until leeks are tender, 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140 calories, Carbohydrate 18 g, Fat 7.3 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 22.9 mg, Sugar 6 g

Bengali Kartun Story
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I would not recommend this recipe. It was a waste of time and ingredients.


Kabonge Gerald
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This recipe was a disaster! The leeks were overcooked and the sauce was too salty.


MAHIN AHAMED
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I was disappointed with this recipe. The leeks were tough and the sauce was bland.


Callum Flood
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This recipe was easy to follow and the leeks turned out great. The lemon sauce was a bit too sour for my taste, but overall it was a good dish.


Dinesh Dhami
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Loved this recipe! The leeks were so tender and the lemon sauce was so tangy. It was the perfect side dish for my grilled fish.


Rana Gulzar
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This recipe is a keeper! The leeks were delicious and the lemon sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Alleygra Smith
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and everyone loved it! The leeks were so tender and the sauce was so flavorful.


Altaf Ahmad
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This was a great recipe! I followed it exactly and the leeks turned out perfectly. The lemon sauce was also very good.


Sneha Sunar
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The leeks are so good, and the lemon sauce is so tangy and flavorful. It's a great side dish for any meal.


Asmit bhagoriya
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This recipe was absolutely delicious! The leeks were tender and flavorful, and the lemon sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.