Greek Style Peas - Arakas Latheros

INGREDIENTS

• 1 pound peas (fresh or frozen)

• 1 onion diced

• 2 carrots sliced

• 1 potato cut in bite size pieces

• 2 medium grated tomatoes or 10-12 ounce can of chopped tomatoes

• ⅓ cup olive oil

• 2-3 tablespoons chopped dill

• salt/pepper

*This recipe & the below image come to us from Elena Paravantes, a registered dietitian, published author, and one of our previous podcast guests!

Episode 60: The Mediterranean Diet for Beginners with Elena Paravantes RD

Episode 74: Authentic Mediterranean Diet & Recipes

DIRECTIONS

• 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.