Arakas Kokinistos (Greek Peas)

A traditional Greek Dish of peas and vegetables in a herby tomato sauce. Served as a side dish or main dish, this simple but flavorful dish is gluten-free and dairy free.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 45

Total Time 1

Course Main Dish, Side Dish

Cuisine Greek

Servings

Calories 180 kcal

Ingredients

1 cup onion diced
3 clove garlic minced
1 potato diced
1 12 oz bag Frozen peas
2 carrots cut into bitesize pieces
⅓ cup tomato paste
1 cup low sodium chicken broth
2 cups water
1 tsp pepper
2 tsp oregano
¼ cup dill
1/4 cup olive oil

Instructions

Heat olive oil in a medium sized pot. Add onion and sauté until soft.
Add the carrots, garlic, and potatoes, continue to sauté for an additional 3-4 minutes,
Mix the tomato paste with the water until dissolved.
Add the tomato mixture to the pot, along with the pepper, oregano, and dill.
Add the peas and the cup of chicken broth, Stir until all the ingredients are incorporated. cover and bring the mixture to a boil.
Reduce the heat to simmer and cook covered for 40 minutes. Serve immediately, or refrigerate to serve the next day.

Notes

To make this dish vegan, substitute the chicken broth with vegetable broth.

Nutrition

Calories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 3gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 180mgPotassium: 562mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 4543IUVitamin C: 19mgCalcium: 54mgIron: 2mg

Keyword Carrots, Dairy Free, Gluten-free, Greek, main dish, Peas, Potato, Side Dish, Vegetables, Vegetarian

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