TURKISH LEEK STEW

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Sunflower oil is less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water

Using water is cost-effective and can still provide flavor.

Wash the leeks thoroughly to remove all grit.

Use the top part of the leeks as well.

Stir the leeks in olive oil until coated.

Add sliced carrots to the leeks and stir.

Cook the leeks until they wilt down, about 4 minutes.

Add 1 tablespoon of salt to the mixture.

Add 1 heaping tablespoon of tomato paste.

Add 1 cup of Calrose rice that has been washed and drained.

Add fresh lemon juice to the leek mixture.

Add a quarter of a teaspoon of black pepper.

Add a quarter of a teaspoon of cumin (optional).

Add a quarter of a teaspoon of smoked paprika.

Add enough water to cover the vegetables and stir well.

Cover the pot while it cooks and check on the leeks when the rice is cooked.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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