Prassa Me Domata (Leeks Stewed With Tomatoes)

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Title: Prassa Me Domata (Leeks Stewed With Tomatoes)
Categories: Greek, Vegetables, Vegetarian
Yield: 4 servings

Karen Mintzias
2 Bunches leeks
1 c Canned tomatoes or tom.juice
1 c Stock or broth
1 Onion; chopped
1 Celery stalk; chopped
1 sm Bunch parsley; chopped
1 pn Dried thyme or oregano
3 tb Butter or oil
Salt & freshly ground pepper
2 tb Lemon juice

Cut off the stem ends and green parts of leeks, then wash thoroughly
and cut into 1-inch slices. Soak in hot water for 5 to 10 minutes,
then drain and discard the water. In a non-aluminum pan, combine
with the tomatoes or tomato juice, stock or broth, onion, celery,
parsley, thyme or oregano, 3 tablespoons butter or oil, and salt and
pepper. Simmer until tender (approximately 20 minutes), adding the
lemon juice during the last 5 minutes. Serve warm or cold.

From: "The Food of Greece" by Vilma Liacouras Chantiles, Avenel
Books, New York.

Typed for you by Karen Mintzias

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