Vegetables—Turkish-Style Braised Leeks Recipe in Olive Oil

An interesting method for cooking vegetables. Caramelized shallots or sweet onion can be substituted.
Root vegs would be good to use.

Extra virgin olive oil

3 large leeks, cleaned well and trimmed, whites and tender green parts sliced into ¼-inch rounds

2 to 3 carrots, peeled and cut into ¼-inch rounds

3 large garlic cloves, minced

Kosher salt and black pepper

1 teaspoon cumin

1 teaspoon Aleppo pepper

2 tablespoons rice, I used arborio rice, rinsed

Juice and zest of 1 large lemon

½ cup chopped fresh parsley

Note: Ingredients may have been altered from the original.

Directions at themediterraneandish.com

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