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Traditional Greek Green Peas Stew
Sweet green peas, stewed along with carrots, tomatoes, zucchinis, potatoes, dill, and plenty of olive oil. A truly healthy and delicious vegetarian meal.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 438 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Main Course
Cuisine:
Greek
Ingredients
- 100 ml olive oil extra virgin
- 1 small red onion minced
- 700 grams / 1.5 lb green peas fresh or frozen
- 2 large carrots cut in large slices
- 1 large ripe tomato chopped
- 6 tablespoons tomato sauce
- a handfull of dill
- 8 baby potatoes skin on
- 3-4 very small light green zucchinis cut into 5 cm /3.5-inch pieces
Instructions
- In a medium-sized cooking pot heat olive oil over high heat.
- Caramelize the onion. Add the peas and the carrots. Cook for 2-3 minutes while stirring every now and then.
- Add the chopped fresh tomato and the tomato juice. Cook for 2-3 minutes more.
- Pour enough water in the pot in order to cover all the veggies. Reduce heat to medium and simmer for about 30 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper. Add the potatoes, zucchinis, and dill. Make sure the potatoes are dipped in the stew otherwise add a bit more water.
- Simmer for another 30-40 minutes, or until the potatoes are cooked and the stew has thickened sufficiently.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
438kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
54g
(18%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Sodium
162mg
(7%)
Potassium
1236mg
(35%)
Fiber
14g
(56%)
Sugar
16g
(32%)
Vitamin A
7829IU
(157%)
Vitamin C
104mg
(116%)
Calcium
83mg
(8%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 438
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 438kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 54g | 18% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Sodium | 162mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 1236mg | 26% |
| Fiber | 14g | 56% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 7829IU | 157% |
| Vitamin C | 104mg | 116% |
| Calcium | 83mg | 8% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.