Prassa Me Domata(Leeks Stewed With Tomatoes)

* Exported from MasterCook *

PRASSA ME DOMATA (LEEKS STEWED WITH TOMATOES)

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Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Ethnic Vegetables
Vegetarian Soups/Stews

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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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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