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4.04 from 66 votes

Prasorizo - Rice With Leeks

A wholesome Vegetarian dish made with a handful of basic ingredients. Fresh and delicious it can also be served as side dish (goes amazing with chicken!).
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Greek
Keyword: dairy-free, detox, Dinner, gluten-free, healthy, rice
Servings: 2 to 4
Calories: 634kcal

Ingredients

  • 8 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 340 grams (12 ounces) leek leafy green parts removed
  • 50 grams (½ medium-sized) red onion minced
  • 2 garlic cloves finely chopped
  • 2 small spring onions minced
  • 180 grams (1 cup) long-grain rice such as Basmati
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill minced
  • 4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • ½ lemon zest
  • freshly ground pepper
  • OPTIONAL: cups cold stock vegetable or chicken stock will do

Instructions

  • Rinse and drain the rice in a mesh strainer.
  • Chop leeks into 1 cm (½-inch) thick slices.
  • Heat 4 tablespoons olive oil in a saute pan over high heat.
  • Add the red onions and garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  • Add the leeks and spring onions and drop the heat to medium.
  • Sautee until completely soft and translucent. Don't stir too often, allow the leeks to get some color.
  • Pour in ½ cup hot water and allow to drain completely.
  • Season with salt, pepper, and bay leaf.
  • Add the remaining 4 tablespoons of olive oil.
  • Add the rice and cook for 2 minutes stirring with a wooden spoon.
  • Pour in 1½ cups cold water or stock. Wait until it starts to sizzle. Then put the lid on and turn the heat to medium-low or low if your stove is too strong.
  • Simmer covered for 12 minutes.
  • Uncover and stir in the dill, fresh lemon juice, and zest.
  • Rest off the heat for 5 minutes.
  • Fluff the rice with a spoon a bit first.
  • Serve with freshly ground pepper, a few extra drops of lemon juice, and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowl | Calories: 634kcal | Carbohydrates: 68g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 27g | Sodium: 28mg | Potassium: 337mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1937IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 96mg | Iron: 3mg