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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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
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.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
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.
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.
Stir in the sliced kalamata olives, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 2 minutes to combine the flavors.
Transfer the leeks and olives to a serving dish. Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese and chopped parsley on top.
Serve warm or at room temperature as a side dish or light appetizer.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1166 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 92.9 g | 119% | |
| Saturated Fat | 27.4 g | 137% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 100 mg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 4416 mg | 192% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 66.9 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.9 g | 53% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.5 g | ||
| Protein | 22.8 g | 46% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 904 mg | 70% | |
| Iron | 14.1 mg | 78% | |
| Potassium | 996 mg | 21% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
