Description
Discover the comforting warmth of Traditional Greek Green Peas Stew, a vibrant dish brimming with sweet green peas, tender vegetables, and fragrant herbs. This wholesome stew combines fresh tomatoes, zucchini, carrots, and potatoes, all simmered together in a rich olive oil base. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings, this vegetarian-friendly meal is not only delicious but also packed with nutrients. The delightful blend of flavors makes it a satisfying option for anyone looking to enjoy a healthy, hearty dish. Serve it warm with crusty bread or crumbled feta for an authentic Mediterranean experience!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium-sized red onion (minced)
- 2 large garlic cloves (finely chopped)
- 700 grams green peas (fresh or frozen)
- 500 grams potatoes (peeled and cut into 3–4 cm pieces)
- 3–4 very small baby or small zucchinis (cut into 3 cm thick pieces)
- 2 medium carrots (cut into 1 cm thick slices)
- 3 teaspoons tomato paste
- 2 medium-large ripe tomatoes (diced)
- 2–3 tablespoons fresh dill (finely chopped)
- sea salt to taste
- 400 ml hot water or vegetable stock
Instructions
- Heat 5 tablespoons of olive oil in a large cooking pot over moderate heat.
- Add the minced red onion and finely chopped garlic. Sauté until they are soft and translucent.
- Stir in the potatoes, zucchini, peas, and carrots. Increase the heat to medium-high.
- Cook for about 5 minutes while stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Mix in the tomato paste and let it cook for an additional minute to enhance the flavors.
- Add diced ripe tomatoes along with sea salt. Stir well to combine everything.
- Pour in hot water or vegetable stock. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Cover the pot and reduce heat to low. Let it simmer for about 40 to 50 minutes until all vegetables are tender.
- Stir in any remaining olive oil and fresh dill. Taste for seasoning adjustments if needed.
- Allow the stew to sit covered for about 15 minutes before serving. Enjoy it warm topped with feta cheese alongside crusty bread!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg