TURKISH BRAISED LEEKS WITH OLIVES

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Make and share this Turkish Braised Leeks with Olives recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dancer

Categories     Fruit

Time 1h5m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup olive oil or 1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 lbs leeks, white and light green parts only,trimmed,cleaned,and thinly sliced (about 10 medium)
2 cups peeled seeded and chopped tomatoes (about 1 pound)
1 cup vegetable stock or 1 cup water
3/4 teaspoon salt, about
ground black pepper
1 pinch sugar
12 -16 pitted black olives
2 -3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add the leeks and sauté in until softened, about 10 minutes.
  • Add the tomatoes, stock, salt, pepper, and sugar.
  • Cover and simmer until the leeks are tender, about 30 minutes.
  • Add the olives and lemon juice and simmer another 10 minutes.
  • Serve at room temperature as an appetizer or warm as a side dish.

Johir Jibon
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This dish is a great example of how simple ingredients can come together to create a delicious and satisfying meal. I'll definitely be making this again.


Pius Musa
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I'm always looking for new and exciting recipes to try, and this Turkish braised leeks dish definitely fits the bill. I can't wait to try it out!


Tiaan Visser
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This is a great recipe for a cold winter night. The warm and flavorful dish is sure to warm you up.


Me Fo had
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I served this dish with a side of rice and it was a perfect meal. The rice soaked up the delicious sauce and the two dishes complemented each other perfectly.


Zaaish Raj
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This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The slow cooking process really brings out the flavor of the leeks.


Shafiqur Rahman
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I added a few chopped walnuts to the dish for extra crunch. It was a great addition and I highly recommend it.


Christian Serrano
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I'm not a fan of olives, so I omitted them from the recipe. The dish was still delicious, but I think it would have been even better with the olives.


nemer asad
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion meal. It's elegant and flavorful, and it's sure to impress your guests.


Rajkumar Banjara
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor and the tender leeks.


Julio Reyes
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the sweet and tangy flavor of the leeks and olives.


Grace “Droopy Avenues” Garcia
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook leeks, and this recipe is a great addition to my repertoire. It's easy to make and the results are delicious.


Swethuiaong Marma
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This is a great recipe for a vegetarian or vegan meal. It's packed with vegetables and has a lot of flavor.


Md Toimur Rahman
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I love the simplicity of this dish. It's just a few ingredients, but they come together to create a really flavorful and satisfying meal.


Skhumbuzo Zimo
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I made this dish exactly as the recipe said, but it turned out too salty for my taste. I think next time I'll use less salt.


sam sape
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover leeks. I had a bunch of leeks that were starting to wilt, and this recipe was the perfect way to use them up.


Nozipho khwezi
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I'm not a big fan of leeks, but I really enjoyed this dish. The olives and spices added a lot of flavor and made the leeks more palatable.


Lisa Blatchford
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the results are delicious.


Maria g Guajardo
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the tender leeks and the flavorful sauce. I will definitely be making this again.


Gael Caca
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This Turkish braised leeks dish was a delightful surprise! The combination of leeks, olives, and spices created a flavorful and aromatic dish that was both comforting and unique. I especially enjoyed the tangy and briny flavor of the olives, which co


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