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A plate with sweet peas, a spoon and fork, a cloth napkin at the back, two lemon wedges and some pieces of pita bread.
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Arakas - Greek Sweet Peas

Arakas - Greek sweet peas is a traditional Greek dish that is so easy & fresh.
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine Greek
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 209kcal

Equipment

  • stock pot

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  • In a large pot, heat ⅓ cup olive oil. Add the chopped 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.
  • Season with sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste and serve.

Notes

  • Instead of 2 bouillon cubes + 2 cups of water, you can use 2 cups of veggie broth.
  • Serve arakas on its own with good bread and cheese like gruyere or feta or a side dish to grilled steak, chicken, or fish.
  • You can add two carrots chopped in 1/2 inch coins and two, three potatoes cut in large cubes to this dish for a variation on this recipe. Don't stir the ingredients all together while they cook not to let the potatoes fall apart; shake the pot once and a while to move things around. 
 
 
Nutritional Info – Please keep in mind that nutritional information provided is only an estimate and can vary based on the products used.

Nutrition

Calories: 209kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 240mg | Potassium: 392mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1249IU | Vitamin C: 62mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 2mg