Description
A classic Greek vegetable stew made with peas, potatoes, carrots, and fragrant herbs simmered in a rich tomato sauce. This comforting and wholesome dish, known as Arakas Latheros, embodies the essence of traditional Mediterranean home cooking—simple, nourishing, and full of flavor.
Ingredients
1/4 cup Olive Oil
1 Onion, finely chopped
2–3 Garlic Cloves, grated
2–3 Carrots, diced
1 pound Frozen Green Peas
2 Potatoes, diced
15 ounces Tomato Puree
1 cup Water
Salt and Pepper, to taste
Pinch of Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
2 tablespoons Fresh Dill, finely chopped
1 teaspoon Dried Mint
To serve: Toasted Bread, Feta, and Olives
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add finely chopped onion and sauté until soft and golden.
- Stir in diced potatoes, carrots, tomato puree, water, salt, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to medium, add frozen peas, and simmer for 25–30 minutes until vegetables are tender and sauce slightly thickens.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Stir in fresh dill and dried mint for a fragrant finish.
- Let the stew rest for at least 45 minutes before serving to allow flavors to deepen.
- Serve warm with toasted bread, feta, and olives.
Notes
Use fresh peas instead of frozen, reducing the cooking time slightly.
Add spinach or kale near the end for extra greens.
For a richer stew, drizzle extra olive oil or add crumbled feta before serving.
Let the dish rest before serving—flavors improve as it sits.
Freezes well for up to 2 months; thaw overnight before reheating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
