Prasorizo - Rice With Leeks - Real Greek Recipes

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Prasorizo - Rice With Leeks

Fresh, vibrant, and nourishing, Greek rice with leeks cooked with plenty of extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon, and dill!

Prep Time20

Cook Time30

Course: Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine: Greek

Keyword: dairy-free, detox, Dinner, gluten-free, healthy, rice

Servings: to 6

Calories: 682kcal

Chop leeks into 1½ cm (⅔-inch) thick slices.
Heat a generous splash of olive oil in a medium-sized cooking pot over moderate heat.
Add the onion and cook until soft and translucent.
Add the leeks and spring onions and raise the heat slightly. Season lightly with salt.
Saute until soft and translucent. Don't stir too often, allow the leeks to get some color.
Add the rice and cook for 2 minutes stirring with a wooden spoon.
Pour in 1250 ml (5 cups) hot water or stock.
Add the bay leaf, 125 ml (½ cup) of extra virgin olive oil (save the remaining olive oil for later), and season with salt and pepper.
Simmer covered over low heat until the rice is cooked. About 18-20 minutes.
Stir in the dill, fresh lemon juice, remaining olive oil, and lemon zest (if using).
Return to the heat for 1 minute. If too thick, add a splash of hot water; it will thicken even more as it stands. Then take the pot off the heat and let the food stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Serve with freshly ground pepper, a few extra drops of lemon juice, and a drizzle of raw extra virgin olive oil if you like.