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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
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Calories: 201
Ingredients Equipment Cooking Instructions Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 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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