Greek Dilled Peas Potatoes Carrots Recipes

EASY GREEK-STYLE SPRING PEAS AND POTATOES

Steps:

• Set a medium pot over medium heat. Add the olive oil and the diced onion and sauté for about three minutes, or until the onions are softened but not brown.
• To the pot, add the carrots and the potatoes and cook briefly, stirring frequently. Then, add the tomato paste and cook for one more minute, scraping the bottom of the pan as the tomato paste starts to caramelize.
• Stir in the tomato sauce and the warm water, then bring to a boil and cook over medium-low heat, uncovered for 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are soft (but not completely cooked) and the sauce is starting to thicken.
• To the pot, add the peas, salt, and pepper and mix well. Cook over medium-low heat for 15 more minutes. Five minutes before the end of the cooking time, stir in the fresh dill.
• When most of the water is evaporated and the vegetables are nice and soft but still hold their shape, remove the pot from the heat. Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
• Set it aside for a few minutes to allow it to cool slightly. Ladle into deep bowls, drizzle with some extra virgin olive oil, and serve with Greek Feta cheese on the side and lots of good bread to mop up the sauce.

ARAKAS LATHEROS (GREEK PEAS WITH TOMATO AND DILL)

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat and cook onions 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 the tomatoes.
• Stir thoroughly and bring to a boil. Lower heat and cook, partially covered, until peas and potato are soft, about 30 minutes. Ensure that any remaining water from the tomatoes has evaporated before serving.

GREEK DILLED PEAS, POTATOES & CARROTS

Steps:

• 1. In a saucepan, saute the green onions in the olive oil until transparent. Add the carrots & potatoes saute for a couple of minutes. Then add the peas & dill, saute for another 4-5 minutes. Finally add the tomatoes and water.
• 2. Simmer, half covered for about 30 minutes or until peas are tender and most of the liquid has evaporated. At this point you should have a nice thick tomato sauce. Season with salt, pepper to taste.
• 3. Serve hot or at room temperature with Feta cheese on the side if you like. Don't forget the fresh bread to dip in the yummy tomato sauce. Kali Orexi! Enjoy!

GREEK STYLE PEAS - ARAKAS LATHEROS

Steps:

• Dice all of your ingredients (carrots, potatoes, onion, garlic, parsley and dill).
• In a big pot, add onions and garlic with the olive oil and sautee over high heat until translucent, about 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently so it doesn't burn.
• Add your diced carrots and potatoes. Sautee for another 3-4 minutes to help soften them.
• Add all the rest of the ingredients (peas, parsley, dill, tomato sauce, oregano, salt and pepper and the water). Bring to a boil.
• Once the water is boiling, reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally so that it doesn't stick to the bottom. It will be ready when most of the liquid has been reduced and you are left with a thick tomato paste texture and your potatoes and carrots are fork tender.

GREEK STYLE GREEN PEA AND POTATO STEW; ARAKAS KOKKINISTOS

Steps:

• Cook onion, garlic and oil over medium heat for about 10-15 minutes or until soft and golden.
• ​Add potatoes, tomato puree, water, salt, and peppers.
• Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and cook for 15 minutes.
• ​Add frozen peas and cook through until they are warm. About 5 minutes.
• ​Taste sauce and adjust seasoning if necessary. You may add a little bit of sugar if the tomato puree was too acidic.
• Add dill and mint and stir to incorporate.
• ​This dish tastes best when allowed to sit at least 45 minutes. This allows all the flavors to come together. The potatoes will continue to absorb the sauce and it will naturally thicken and taste wonderful.
• ​Enjoy!

ARAKAS KOKINISTOS (GREEK PEAS)

Steps:

• 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.

ARAKAS LADEROS (GREEK STEWED PEAS)

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a pot and sauté the onion until translucent and soft.
• Add the garlic and sauté for a few seconds until fragrant.
• Add the fresh or frozen peas (no need to thaw) and stir for 2 minutes.
• Add carrots (and potato if added) and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
• Add tomato purée and water, reduce heat and simmer until cooked, for about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add more water if necessary, especially if adding the potato.
• Five minutes before the end add the parsley and dill and mix.
• Serve with Greek feta which is a must for all "ladera" dishes and crusty bread to mop up the delicious sauce.

GREEK STYLE PEAS-ARAKAS LATHEROS

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a medium sized pot.
• Sauté onions until soft. Add carrots and potatoes and sauté 3-4 minutes more.
• Add peas and heat and mix until all peas are covered in the olive oil.
• Add the tomato, dill, pepper and a half teaspoon salt. Add enough hot water so that the peas are covered just a bit (about ¼ cup).
• Mix well and bring to a boil. Then lower heat and simmer for 30 minutes, until peas are soft and water is gone-they should only be left with the olive oil.
• Serve at room temperature with feta and bread. Add salt as needed.