SICILIAN STEAMED LEEKS

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I love the challenge of developing recipes for my garden leeks, a delicious underused vegetable. This Italian-flavored dish is a family favorite. -Roxanne Chan, Albany, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 medium leeks (white portion only), halved lengthwise, cleaned
1 large tomato, chopped
1 small navel orange, peeled, sectioned and chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
2 tablespoons sliced Greek olives
1 teaspoon capers, drained
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, place steamer basket over 1 in. of water. Place leeks in basket. Bring water to a boil. Reduce heat to maintain a low boil; steam, covered, until tender, 8-10 minutes. Meanwhile, combine the next 9 ingredients. Transfer leeks to a serving platter. Spoon tomato mixture over top; sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 83 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 77mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Ngobi Farouk
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The leeks are always tender and flavorful, and the sauce is always rich and creamy.


Catherine Chirwa
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


Aiza Khan
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I would recommend this recipe to anyone who is looking for a simple and easy way to cook leeks.


ramzan ansa
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This recipe is a great starting point. I added some of my own ingredients to make it more flavorful.


King Mighty
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Overall, this was a good recipe. I would make it again, but I would make a few changes.


Jessica Schoerghuber
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The sauce was a bit too thin. I added some cornstarch to thicken it up.


Laurel Paradise
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The leeks were a bit tough. I think I should have cooked them for a little longer.


David Ekere
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This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I added some salt and pepper and it was much better.


lolo bina
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I love this recipe! The leeks are so tender and the sauce is so creamy and flavorful. I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit.


The Titan
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy side dish. The leeks were tender and flavorful, and the sauce was creamy and rich.


Amitpal Singh
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I'm not a big fan of leeks, but this recipe changed my mind. The leeks were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely recommend this dish to anyone who is looking for a new way to cook leeks.


waqas art
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover leeks. I had some leeks that were starting to wilt, and this recipe gave them a new life. The leeks were delicious and the sauce was creamy and flavorful.


rajaa carson
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I've tried many steamed leek recipes, but this one is by far the best. The leeks were so tender and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


NAiM Pubg
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This recipe was easy to follow and the leeks turned out great. I served them with grilled chicken and it was a delicious meal.


Asher Robinson
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I made this dish last night and it was a big hit with my family. The leeks were perfectly cooked and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Farid Khan Ahmadzai
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Wow! This recipe is a keeper. The leeks were incredibly tender and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I would highly recommend this dish to anyone who loves leeks.


Duduzile Nkosi
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This dish is so simple, yet so delicious. I love the combination of leeks, garlic, and cream. It's a great side dish for any meal.


Bhim Bahadur
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I've never cooked leeks before, but this recipe made it easy. The leeks turned out perfect - soft and sweet. I'll definitely be making this again.


Damian Jansen
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This Sicilian Steamed Leeks recipe was a delight to make and even better to eat! The leeks were tender and flavorful, and the sauce was creamy and rich. I served it over pasta, and it was a hit with my family.