Traditional Greek Green Peas Stew
Traditional Greek green peas stew made with peas, potatoes, zucchini, carrots, tomatoes, olive oil, and fresh dill for a comforting Mediterranean meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
12 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 medium red onion, minced
2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
700 grams green peas, fresh or frozen
500 grams potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
3 to 4 small zucchinis, cut into thick pieces
2 medium carrots, sliced
3 teaspoons tomato paste
2 medium-large ripe tomatoes, diced
2 to 3 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
400 ml hot water or vegetable stock
Feta cheese, for serving
Instructions
Heat 5 tablespoons olive oil in a medium pot over medium heat.
Add onion and garlic and sauté until soft and translucent.
Add potatoes, zucchini, peas, and carrots. Increase heat to medium-high and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.
Add diced tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 2 minutes.
Pour in hot water or vegetable stock.
Cover and simmer over low heat for 40 to 50 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
Stir in remaining olive oil and fresh dill. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Cook partially covered for another 10 minutes until the stew becomes rich and glossy with olive oil.
Let the stew rest in the pot for 15 minutes before serving.
Serve warm with feta cheese and crusty bread.
Notes
Frozen peas work perfectly in this recipe.
The generous olive oil is traditional and gives the stew its rich Greek flavor.
Best served with feta cheese, olives, and rustic bread.
Leftovers taste even better the next day.
Find it online: https://allrecipesmade.com/traditional-greek-green-peas-stew/
