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Elegant Stuffed Leeks with Rice and Beef

An elegant dish featuring leeks stuffed with a savory filling of rice and ground meat, perfect for family gatherings or special occasions.

  • Total Time: 105 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 5 leeks (ends trimmed)
  • 1 cup round rice
  • 7 ounces (200 grams) ground meat
  • ¼ cup parsley (chopped)
  • ¼ cup mint (chopped)
  • 1 tomato (finely diced)
  • 2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 flat teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Baharat spice
  • ½ lemon (squeezed)
  • 2 cups water
  • ⅓ cup date syrup
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ½ lemon (squeezed)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 355°F (180°C).
  2. In a bowl, combine all the filling ingredients: rice, ground meat, chopped parsley, chopped mint, diced tomato, pomegranate molasses, 4 tablespoons of olive oil, salt, black pepper, Baharat spice, and the juice of ½ lemon.
  3. For the leeks, trim the bottom and make a lengthwise slit to the center. Carefully separate them into leaf-like layers.
  4. Take a spoonful of the filling and place it at one end of each leek. Fold the leek into a triangular shape, continuing to fold along the length of the leek until it resembles a pastry.
  5. Arrange the stuffed leeks in a baking dish.
  6. In another bowl, mix the sauce ingredients: 2 cups of water, date syrup, ¼ cup of olive oil, and juice from ½ lemon. Pour this mixture over the stuffed leeks.
  7. Cover the baking dish with damp parchment paper and aluminum foil. Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
  8. After baking, remove the cover. If the liquids have evaporated, add ½ cup of water. Bake uncovered for an additional 15 minutes.

Notes

Serve warm and drizzled with extra date syrup or yogurt to enhance flavors. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

  • Author: jessica-baker
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 75 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg

Keywords: stuffed leeks, Mediterranean, family dinner, savory dish, healthy recipes