Spicy Potato & Pea Stew

This spicy potato and pea stew is hearty, fragrant, and deeply satisfying. Tender potatoes simmer in a spiced tomato broth while peas add sweetness and balance. It’s simple, filling, and perfect for cozy meals with bread or rice.

This is Let’s Veg comfort with a kick.

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Spicy Potato & Pea Stew

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Spicy potato and pea stew cooked hearty and flavorful with tomatoes and spices. A comforting Let’s Veg recipe perfect for easy dinners.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 35 minutes mins

Total Time 45 minutes mins

Servings: 6

Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine: American, Mediterranean

Calories: 201

Ingredients Equipment Cooking Instructions Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

  

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• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium onion finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
• 1½ tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp paprika or chili powder
• ½ tsp ground turmeric
• 4 medium potatoes peeled and diced
• 1 can 14–15 oz diced tomatoes
• 3 cups vegetable broth
• 1 cup green peas fresh or frozen
• Salt to taste
• Black pepper to taste
• ¼ tsp chili flakes optional, for extra heat
• Fresh cilantro chopped (optional)

Equipment

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Cooking Instructions

 

1. Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat.
2. Add onion and cook for 4-5 minutes until soft.
3. Add garlic and ginger; cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Stir in cumin, paprika or chili powder, and turmeric. Toast briefly.
5. Add potatoes, diced tomatoes, and vegetable broth.
6. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 25 minutes, until potatoes are tender.
7. Stir in peas and cook for 5 minutes.
8. Season with salt, pepper, and chili flakes if using.
9. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot

Nutrition

Calories: 201kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 5gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 496mgPotassium: 840mgFiber: 6gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 649IUVitamin C: 46mgCalcium: 58mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Add coconut milk for a creamier stew

Serve with flatbread or rice

Tastes even better the next day

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