Egyptian Pea Stew (Basilla wa Roz)

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    8

  • Calories

    142 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    Egyptian

Egyptian Pea Stew (Basilla wa Roz)

Egyptian pea stew is a hearty, flavorful dish featuring peas, sautéed onion, garlic, and spices in a thick, savory tomato broth.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 lbs peas thawed, no canned, fresh or frozen
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup onion diced
  • 2 tsp cumin ground
  • 2 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp black pepper ground
  • 6 oz tomato paste
  • 1 cup tomato juice
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 1/2 tsp Maggi seasoning (See Note 1)

Serving

  • rice Egyptian Rice with Vermicelli preferred, of choice

Instructions

  1. Heat skillet over medium heat. Heat butter, oil and saute onion for a minute. Add the garlic, cumin, coriander, salt, black pepper and saute until onion is a light brown.
  2. Now start the rice (Egyptian Rice with Vermicelli).
  3. Add the tomato paste and cook for a minute. Add the tomato juice, water peas and stir everything thoroughly. Bring to a boil, turn heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes until reduced and thickened.
  4. Season to taste with optional Maggi Seasoning. Serve over rice and vermicelli.

Notes

  • Maggi is one of those seasonings like soy sauce or Worcestershire sauce that adds a bit of umami flavor to whatever is is used on. Iodized Salt, Wheat Flour, Natural Dried Vegetables (Onion, Tomato, Garlic), Sugar, Corn Seasoning (Cornstarch,Salt), Herbs and Spices, (Turmeric, Cumin, Cardamom Powder, Cinnamon, Chili Powder, Ground Black Pepper, Parsley, Ground Bay Leaf, Clove Powder), Chicken Fat, Natural Identical Lime Flavor are known ingredients. You can substitute it with Soy Sauce, Worcestershire Sauce, Kitchen Bouquet, or Tamari Sauce if you can't find, or order it online.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 142kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 25g (8%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 2g (3%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g (2%) Monounsaturated Fat 1g (5%) Trans Fat 0.1g (5%) Cholesterol 4mg (1%) Sodium 628mg (26%) Potassium 618mg (13%) Fiber 8g (32%) Sugar 11g (22%) Vitamin A 1381IU (28%) Vitamin C 58mg (64%) Calcium 58mg (6%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 142 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 142kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 25g 8%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g 2%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 4mg 1%
Sodium 628mg 26%
Potassium 618mg 13%
Fiber 8g 32%
Sugar 11g 22%
Vitamin A 1381IU 28%
Vitamin C 58mg 64%
Calcium 58mg 6%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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