Leeks Veritablement a la Grecque Recipe

Name: Leeks Veritablement a la Grecque
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound leeks uniform size (each not more 1 1/4 inches in diameter); 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 tomatoes, diced; 1/3 cup kalamata olives, pitted and halved; 1/4 to 1/2 pound feta cheese, crumbled; Fresh marjoram and fresh oregano, minced, to taste

Servings: persons

1 pound leeks uniform size (each not more 1 1/4 inches in diameter)
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 tomatoes, diced
1/3 cup kalamata olives, pitted and halved
1/4 to 1/2 pound feta cheese, crumbled
Fresh marjoram and fresh oregano, minced, to taste

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2
Prepare the leeks.
3
Trim off the root end, and cut each leek so it is approximately 6 inches long.
4
(Discard the dark green part of the leek.)
5
If the leeks are more than 1 1/4 inches in diameter, cut them lengthwise into halves or quarters.
6
Wash the leeks by making thin, lengthwise slits and placing the leeks under running water.
7
Arrange the leeks in a gratin pan.
8
In a saucepan combine the water, olive oil, marjoram, cinnamon, vinegar, oregano, and salt to taste.
9
Bring the liquid to a boil, and simmer for 10 minutes.
10
Pour the liquid over the leeks to just cover.
11
Arrange a piece of foil over the grain pan, and bake 35 minutes, or until leeks are tender.
12
Transfer the leeks to a serving platter.
13
Return the cooking liquid to the saucepan, and reduce to 1/2 cup.
14
Strain it over the leeks.
15
Chill, covered, for 2 hours or overnight.
16
Just before serving, strew the leeks with the tomatoes, olives, cheese and fresh herbs.

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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 uniform size (each not more 1 1/4 inches in diameter), 2 cups water, 1/4 cup olive oil, 3 sprigs fresh marjoram, or 1 teaspoon dried, and more.

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

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