LEEKS A LA GRECQUE

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Provided by Food Network

Time 2h55m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 pound leeks, white and pale green parts only, cut into 7-inch lengths
2 cups water
1/4 cup olive oil
3 sprigs fresh marjoram, or 1 teaspoon dried
1 cinnamon stick
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
3 sprigs fresh oregano, or 1/2 teaspoon dried
Salt to taste
1 cup diced tomatoes
1/3 cup Calamata olives, pitted and halved
1/4-1/2 pound Feta cheese, crumbled
Minced fresh marjoram and oregano to taste

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Make 2 lengthwise slits in leek and rinse it in a bowl of water. Arrange leeks in a gratin pan. In a sauce pan combine water, olive oil, marjoram, cinnamon, red wine vinegar, oregano and salt to taste. Bring liquid to a boil and simmer 10 minutes. Pour liquid over leeks to just cover. Arrange a piece of foil over dish and bake 35 minutes, or until tender. Transfer leeks to a serving plate. Reduce cooking liquid to 1/2 cup and strain over leeks. Chill, covered, 2 hours or overnight. Before serving, garnish with tomatoes, olives, cheese and fresh herbs.
Recommended Drink: Ouzo

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