Medium Greek Bread Side Dish

Arakas Latheros (Greek Peas with Tomato and Dill)

Name: Arakas Latheros (Greek Peas with Tomato and Dill)
Prep time: 17 min
Cook time: 31 min
Total time: 48 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; 6 greens onions , chopped; 1 package frozen peas , 16 ounce; 1 cup crushed tomatoes; 1 potato , peeled and cut into wedges; 0.5 cups chopped fresh dill; salt and ground black pepper to taste; 0.5 cups water , Optional

Total Time

48 min

17m prep · 31m cook

Servings

4 people

Rating

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Difficulty

Medium

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Peas are usually considered a side dish, but it is common to eat a plate full of vegetables as a main course in Greece. This traditional way of cooking peas is so satisfying and healthy that it will certainly become a favorite. Serve these Greek peas with crusty bread and feta for the ultimate meal!

Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil
6 greens onions , chopped
1 package frozen peas , 16 ounce
1 cup crushed tomatoes
1 potato , peeled and cut into wedges
0.5 cups chopped fresh dill
salt and ground black pepper to taste
0.5 cups water , Optional

Instructions

1

Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat, Cook and stir onions in hot oil until soft but not browned, about 5 minutes. Add peas, tomatoes, potato, dill, salt, and pepper. Add water if there is not enough liquid from tomatoes.
2

Stir thoroughly and bring to a boil. Lower heat and cook, partially covered, until peas and potato are soft, about 30 minutes. Make sure that any remaining water from tomatoes has evaporated before serving.