Turkish · Keto
Sautéed Leeks
We made the traditional Turkish flavors keto-compatible. A wonderful recipe featuring leeks and carrots.
Halal-friendly Hard
- Prep
- 22 min
- Cook
- 26 min
- Total
- 48 min
- Serves
- 2
8g Net carbs
23g Protein
35g Fat
455 Calories
Per serving
Ingredients
- 50 g leeks
- 50 g carrots
- 300 g ground meat
- 2 medium tomato paste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Method
- Wash and slice the leeks into 1/4-inch rounds, then trim and peel the carrots and cut them into thin matchsticks.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the ground meat, breaking it apart with a spoon and cooking for 5-7 minutes until browned.
- Add the sliced leeks and carrot matchsticks to the skillet, stirring to combine with the cooked meat and cooking for 8-10 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
- Stir in the tomato paste, mixing it thoroughly throughout the meat and vegetable mixture, and continue cooking for 6-8 minutes until the leeks are tender and the flavors meld.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as desired, then divide between two plates and serve warm.