Turkish Style Leek Dish & 30 Minutes Turkish Meal

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Avocado oil offers healthy fats, while sunflower oil is more budget-friendly.

rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: bulgur

Quinoa is a protein-rich alternative, while bulgur is often less expensive.

dill

🥗Healthier: thyme

💰Cheaper: oregano

Thyme adds a similar earthy flavor, while oregano is usually cheaper.

lemon juice

🥗Healthier: lime juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lime juice provides a similar acidity, while vinegar is a more economical option.

Clean the top and bottom parts of the leeks and peel off one layer.

Cut the leeks into 1 cm thick slices.

In a wide big pan, heat olive oil and brown the ground beef.

(Optional) Add chopped onion over the ground beef before the leeks.

After the meat is browned, add tomato and red pepper pastes and continue to sauté for about 2 minutes.

Add the leeks and washed and drained rice, sauté for 3-4 minutes.

Season with red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.

Pour over about half a cup of hot water and close the lid.

Cook with its steam for about 10 minutes.

After 10 minutes, add more water until about halfway of the dish and continue to cook on low heat, lid closed, until veggies are soft.

Let the dish rest for at least 20 minutes before serving.

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