Arakas – Greek Sweet Peas

Arakas is a traditional greek dish that is so easy and very fresh. In Greece arakas – Greek sweet peas are mostly a main course but can be an awesome side dish to grilled steak, chicken or fish.

This is my mother’s way of cooking araka and it is very satisfying and healthy. Fuss free, you literally throw everything in a pot and half an hour later a delicious meal emerges. 

You need very few ingredients.

• One 2 lb bag of frozen sweet peas.
• 4-5 Scallions
• fresh dill
• Extra virgin olive oillive oil
• Vegetable broth or veggie bouillon cubes (try for palm oil-free bouillon)

What you do:

1. In a large pot heat 1/4 cup olive oil. Add the scallions and sauté for a minute.
2. Add the peas, the water, the bouillons and the dill. Stir well. Bring to a boil than reduce heat and simmer for 30 min or until peas are soft but still hold their round shape.
3. Adjust salt and pepper to taste. That’s it!

All you need now is crusty bread and feta cheese and you are good to go! 

• This roasted cauliflower is a great side dish and really easy to make.
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• These zucchini & feta fritters are my favorite appetizer.

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Arakas – Greek Sweet Peas

Arakas or Greek sweet peas is a fragrant, delicious dish that can be a main course or a side dish to your favorite protein. It is also fuss free and super easy to make.

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Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

Course: Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine: Greek

Author: Jenny

Ingredients

• 2 lb bag frozen sweet peas
• 4 scallions chopped
• 1 small bunch fresh dill chopped
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 6 cups water
• 2 organic veggie bouillon cubes palm oil-free bouillon cubes

Instructions

• In a large pot heat 1/4 cup olive oil. Add the scallions and sauté for a minute.
• Add the peas, the water, the bouillons and the dill. Stir well. Bring to a boil than reduce heat and simmer for 30 min or until peas are soft but still hold their round shape.
• Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
• Arakas is fabulous as a main dish with crusty bread and a piece of good feta cheese. Can also be a great side to grilled steak or chicken.

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