Peas in Olive Oil

Green peas provide a rich source of plant-based protein and dietary fiber, making this light olive oil dish both nourishing and satisfying.

Ingredients

Calories next to each ingredient are for that ingredient across the whole recipe (4 servings), not per serving.

• 3.5 cups green peas (fresh or frozen) (550 g) · 446 kcal in the whole recipe
• 1 medium onion, diced (120 g) · 48 kcal in the whole recipe
• 1 small carrot, diced (100 g) · 41 kcal in the whole recipe
• 1 small potato, diced (100 g) · 77 kcal in the whole recipe
• 1.5 tbsp olive oil (20 g) · 177 kcal in the whole recipe
• 1 tbsp lemon juice (15 g) · 3 kcal in the whole recipe
• 1/2 tsp sugar (3 g) · 12 kcal in the whole recipe
• 1/2 bunch fresh dill, finely chopped (15 g) · 7 kcal in the whole recipe
• 1 tsp salt and hot water

Method

1. Heat the olive oil in a pot and sauté the diced onion and carrot for 4-5 minutes until softened.

   

2. Add the diced potato, green peas, sugar, salt, and enough hot water to just submerge the vegetables, then stir well.

   

3. Cover the pot and simmer over low heat for about 20-25 minutes until the vegetables and peas are tender.

   

4. Remove from heat, stir in the lemon juice and chopped dill, then serve warm or chilled.

   

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