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Leek Stew with Olives

Gourmandelle.com
This leek stew with black olives is a budget-friendly, vegetarian/ vegan Spring recipe. The white wine flavor is subtle but surely makes the difference!
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Main
Cuisine European, Romanian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 246 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 kg leeks coarsely chopped
  • 100 g black olives pitted (and sliced - optional; I let mine whole)
  • 1 onion diced
  • ½ cup white wine
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 bunch dill small
  • 1 bunch parsley small
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1 tsp salt or more, to taste
  • ½ tsp ground pepper

Instructions
 

  • Heat oil in a large saucepan.
  • Add diced onion and sauté for 5 minutes until golden.
  • Add the chopped leeks.
  • Add 1/2 cup of white wine and cover with a lid.
  • Check every 10-15 minutes and add more water if necessary.
  • Let it stew over medium heat until tender (about 30-40 minutes).
  • Add chopped dill and parsley, ground pepper, salt, olives and tomato paste.
  • Stew for another 10 minutes.
  • Serve! It can also be served cold, but I prefer it warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 246kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 5gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.01gSodium: 1065mgPotassium: 637mgFiber: 6gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 5548IUVitamin C: 52mgCalcium: 192mgIron: 7mg
Keyword leeks, olives, stew
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