Vegetarian Albanian Leek Casserole (Tave Me Presh)

Leeks are a staple ingredient in Albanian cuisine and are often used in traditional dishes like Tave Me Presh.

This is vegetarian, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Vegetarian Albanian Leek Casserole (Tave Me Presh)

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: Albanian Courses: Lunch, Main Dish Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 10 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 500 gram Leeks
• 1 cup Rice
• 2 tablespoon Vegetable oil
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 clove Garlic cloves
• 1 tablespoon Tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon Dried mint
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 cup Water

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. Clean and chop the leeks.
3. In a pan, heat the vegetable oil and sauté the chopped onion and garlic until golden.
4. Add the leeks and cook for 5 minutes.
5. Add the rice, tomato paste, dried mint, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
6. Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and pour water over it.
7. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
8. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the top is golden.
9. Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 10g

Protein 10g20%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.