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TIME TO BRIGHTEN UP YOUR WINTER

GREEK LEEKS AND RICE

A rich and delicious Greek dish of caramelised leeks and short grain rice.

SERVES 2

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Cooking time: 30 minutes

■ 0.5kg (1lb) leeks
■ 80 ml (2¾ fl oz) olive oil
■ 2 tbsp chopped dill
■ 2 tsp tomato paste
■ ½ cup short grain/risotto rice (uncooked)
■ 1¼ cup boiling water (more as needed)
■ Salt and pepper as needed
■ Lemon for serving
■ Freshly ground pepper

1. Wash and slice the leeks. Place the leeks in a pot of boiling water and boil for 3 minutes. Strain the leeks and set aside.

In a pot or deep pan, heat the olive oil on medium low heat and add the leeks and sauté until leeks are soft

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