Elegant Stuffed Leeks with Rice and Beef
Looking for a comforting yet impressive dish? Try these Elegant Stuffed Leeks with Rice and Beef! This delightful recipe combines tender leeks with a savory filling, making it perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. The vibrant flavors inspired by Middle Eastern cuisine will warm your heart and satisfy your taste buds. Simple to prepare, this dish is sure to have everyone asking for seconds!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 5
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 leeks (ends trimmed)
- 1 cup round rice
- 7 ounces (200 grams) ground beef
- 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
- Preheat your oven to 355°F (180°C).
- In a bowl, mix the filling ingredients: rice, ground beef, herbs, tomato, pomegranate molasses, olive oil, salt, pepper, Baharat spice, and lemon juice.
- Prepare leeks by cutting them lengthwise and gently separating the layers. Fill each leek with the mixture and fold into triangles.
- Arrange stuffed leeks in a baking dish and pour a sauce made from water, date syrup, olive oil, and lemon juice over them. Cover with parchment paper and foil.
- Bake for 75 minutes, adding water if needed during cooking for moisture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed leek (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 50mg