Turkish Leeks & Rice (Pirasa)
Serves 4 | Prep Time 10 minutes | Cook Time 20 minutes
Ingredients
• 4 cups chopped leeks, about 1/3 to 1/2 inch rounds
• 1 cup chopped onions
• 1 cup chopped carrots
• 3 Tbsp Eden Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1/3 cup water
• 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice, plus more for garnish when done
• 1/4 tsp Eden Sea Salt
• 1 pinch Eden Black Pepper
• 1 cup leftover cooked organic long grain brown or white rice
Directions
Heat oil in a heavy pot. Add onions and saute for 4 to 5 minutes. Add carrots and saute 3 to 5 minutes. Add the leeks and saute 5 minutes. Add the water, lemon juice and sea salt. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to medium-low. Cook until the vegetables are tender.
Remove the cover, add the cooked rice and mix in with the vegetables. Season with more lemon, salt, and pepper if desired. Cook another 3 to 4 minutes. Remove, place in a serving bowl and allow to come to room temperature. Drizzle with more olive oil, sea salt and lemon if desired just before serving.
Nutritional Information
Per serving: 229 calories, 11g fat (42% calories from fat), 3g protein, 31g carbohydrate, 4g fiber, 0mg cholesterol, 146mg sodium