Turkish Braised Leeks And Carrots In Olive Oil Recipe

Recipe By The Spruce Eats

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.

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Ingredients for Turkish Braised Leeks And Carrots In Olive Oil Recipe

  • 0.83 Large Leeks
  • 1/2 Large Carrots
  • 0.33 tablespoon Rice
  • 0.33 tablespoon Sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.08 teaspoon White Pepper
  • 0.17 tablespoon Parsley
  • 0.08 Medium lemon
  • 0.33 cup Water
Nutrition
value
152
calories per serving
12 g Fat1 g Protein10 g Carbs2 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    12g
  • Protein
    1g
  • Carbs
    10g
  • Fiber
    2g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    10g
  • Protein
    1g
  • Fiber
    2g

Fats

  • Fat
    12g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    26mg
  • Iron
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin A
    1118mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B2
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B3
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B6
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B9
    16mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    < 1mcg
  • Vitamin C
    8mg
  • Vitamin E
    2mg
  • Copper
    < 1mcg
  • Magnesium
    12mg
  • Manganese
    < 1mg
  • Phosphorus
    23mg
  • Selenium
    < 1mcg
  • Zinc
    < 1mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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