Leeks with Olives and Feta
Elevate your side dish game with this vibrant and flavorful recipe for Leeks with Olives and Feta. Tender, melt-in-your-mouth leeks are gently simmered with garlic and olive oil to create a rich, aromatic base, then brightened with briny kalamata olives and a splash of zesty lemon juice. Finished with a sprinkling of creamy, crumbled feta cheese and a touch of fresh parsley, this Mediterranean-inspired dish offers a perfect balance of savory and tangy elements. Simple yet refined, this recipe is ready in just 30 minutes and makes an ideal warm or room-temperature side dish for any meal, or even a light appetizer. Discover the perfect harmony of textures and flavors in this easy-to-make, vegetarian-friendly recipe!
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Ingredients
- 4 whole leeks
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 whole garlic cloves, minced
- 0.5 cup kalamata olives, sliced
- 0.5 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup water
Directions
Step 1
Trim and clean the leeks by cutting off the dark green tops and roots. Slice them in half lengthwise, then into 1-inch pieces. Rinse thoroughly to remove any dirt between the layers.
Step 2
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 3
Add the leeks to the skillet and stir to coat them in the oil and garlic. Cook for 2-3 minutes until they start to soften.
Step 4
Pour in the water, cover the skillet with a lid, and simmer the leeks on low heat for 10-12 minutes until tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
Step 5
Stir in the sliced kalamata olives, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 2 minutes to combine the flavors.
Step 6
Transfer the leeks and olives to a serving dish. Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese and chopped parsley on top.
Step 7
Serve warm or at room temperature as a side dish or light appetizer.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (908.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1166.4 |
| Total Fat 92.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 27.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g | |
| Cholesterol 100mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4416.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 66.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 14.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 16.5g | |
| Protein 22.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 904.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 14.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 995.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories