Turkish Braised Leeks And Carrots In Olive Oil Recipe

Are you looking for new ways to cook with leeks beyond leek soup? If you're a fan of the delicate taste of leeks, then this turkish recipe for braised leeks and carrots is perfect for you. Like many turkish vegetable dishes, the leeks, or 'prasa' (pur-ah'-sah'), are simply braised with carrots, rice, and spices until tender. This method of cooking allows the understated, oniony flavor of the leeks to combine with the sweetness of the carrots to give you a delightful, tender vegetable dish with delicate flavors. Before serving, a good amount of high-quality extra virgin olive oil is drizzled over the top. This helps add body to the dish and helps to preserve it if you plan to keep it in the refrigerator for a few days. In turkey, this and other vegetable and olive oil dishes, are called "Zeytinyallar" (zay-tin' yah-luh'-lar). They are most often served just after or with the main course, or on their own with some fresh bread for a light lunch. If you have leeks on hand and want to try something different, this easy turkish recipe may be just what you're looking for. Even though it's simple and quick to prepare, it actually looks so lovely on the plate you can dress it up for your vegetable-loving guests.