Turkish Style Braised Leeks

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 50 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 lbs leeks, and light green parts only (about 8 large or 10 medium)
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 5 small carrots, peeled halved lengthwise and cut into strips about 1 inch long
• 1 cup chicken stock or 1 cup water
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• fresh ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 dozen black olives, pitted and halved
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, rough chopped

Recipe

• 1 cut the leeks crosswise into 2 inch lengths, then in half lengthwise; wash very well.
• 2 in a large skillet, combine leeks, oil, and carrots over medium high heat, stirring gently occasionally, until the leeks are slightly softened, about 10 minutes.
• 3 add stock or water, sugar, salt and pepper to taste, cover, reduce heat to low and simmer until leeks are very tender, about 30 minutes.
• 4 stir in lemon juice and olives and continue to simmer, but uncovered, until liquid thickens slightly, about 10 minutes.
• 5 allow to cool to room temperature, about 45 minutes; stir in parsley, taste and adjust seasonings.