Prassa Me Domata (Leeks Stewed With Tomatoes)

Servings: 4
Ingredients:

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 and 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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