Leeks a la Grecque Recipe

Name: Leeks a la Grecque
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound leeks, white and pale green parts only, cut into 7-inch lengths; 2 cups water; 1/4 cup olive oil; 3 sprigs fresh marjoram, or 1 teaspoon dried; 1 cinnamon stick; 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 3 sprigs fresh oregano, or 1/2 teaspoon dried; Salt to taste; 1 cup diced tomatoes; 1/3 cup Calamata olives, pitted and halved; 1/4 -1/2 pound Feta cheese, crumbled; Minced fresh marjoram and oregano to taste

Servings: persons

1 pound leeks, white and pale green parts only, cut into 7-inch lengths
2 cups water
1/4 cup olive oil
3 sprigs fresh marjoram, or 1 teaspoon dried
1 cinnamon stick
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
3 sprigs fresh oregano, or 1/2 teaspoon dried
Salt to taste
1 cup diced tomatoes
1/3 cup Calamata olives, pitted and halved
1/4 -1/2 pound Feta cheese, crumbled
Minced fresh marjoram and oregano to taste

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Make 2 lengthwise slits in leek and rinse it in a bowl of water.
3
Arrange leeks in a gratin pan.
4
In a sauce pan combine water, olive oil, marjoram, cinnamon, red wine vinegar, oregano and salt to taste.
5
Bring liquid to a boil and simmer 10 minutes.
6
Pour liquid over leeks to just cover.
7
Arrange a piece of foil over dish and bake 35 minutes, or until tender.
8
Transfer leeks to a serving plate.
9
Reduce cooking liquid to 1/2 cup and strain over leeks.
10
Chill, covered, 2 hours or overnight.
11
Before serving, garnish with tomatoes, olives, cheese and fresh herbs.
12
Recommended Drink: Ouzo

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound leeks, white and pale green parts only, cut into 7-inch lengths, 2 cups water, 1/4 cup olive oil, 3 sprigs fresh marjoram, or 1 teaspoon dried, and more.

Yes, Leeks a la Grecque falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Leeks a la Grecque

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