Greek Sweet Peas And Potatoes Food

EASY GREEK-STYLE SPRING PEAS AND POTATOES

Steps:

• Set a medium pot over medium heat. Add the olive oil and the diced onion and sauté for about three minutes, or until the onions are softened but not brown.
• To the pot, add the carrots and the potatoes and cook briefly, stirring frequently. Then, add the tomato paste and cook for one more minute, scraping the bottom of the pan as the tomato paste starts to caramelize.
• Stir in the tomato sauce and the warm water, then bring to a boil and cook over medium-low heat, uncovered for 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are soft (but not completely cooked) and the sauce is starting to thicken.
• To the pot, add the peas, salt, and pepper and mix well. Cook over medium-low heat for 15 more minutes. Five minutes before the end of the cooking time, stir in the fresh dill.
• When most of the water is evaporated and the vegetables are nice and soft but still hold their shape, remove the pot from the heat. Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
• Set it aside for a few minutes to allow it to cool slightly. Ladle into deep bowls, drizzle with some extra virgin olive oil, and serve with Greek Feta cheese on the side and lots of good bread to mop up the sauce.

ARAKAS LATHEROS (GREEK PEAS WITH TOMATO AND DILL)

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat and cook onions until soft but not browned, about 5 minutes. Add peas, tomatoes, potato, dill, salt, and pepper. Add water if there is not enough liquid from the tomatoes.
• Stir thoroughly and bring to a boil. Lower heat and cook, partially covered, until peas and potato are soft, about 30 minutes. Ensure that any remaining water from the tomatoes has evaporated before serving.

CRISPY SWEET POTATOES WITH CHICKPEAS & TAHINI YOGURT

Steps:

• Wrap each potato in foil and put directly on the hot coals of a barbecue for 35-45 mins, depending on the size of the potatoes. Insert a skewer into each one to check that they're cooked. (Alternatively, heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6 and put the foil-wrapped potatoes on a large baking sheet. Bake in the oven for 45 mins-1 hr or until the centre is soft. Once cooked, put under a hot grill for 3 mins until the skin is blackened and crispy.)
• Meanwhile, heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat. Add the garlic and shallot and fry for 2-3 mins or until softened, then stir the chickpeas into the mixture. Gently warm through for 1 min or so, then add the spinach and leave to wilt. Add the dill.
• Whisk together the lemon juice, zest and remaining olive oil in a small bowl. Season to taste and stir into the chickpea mixture. Gently mash with a potato masher until the chickpeas are slightly crushed. Mix together the yogurt and tahini in another small bowl, and season to taste with salt.
• Split the potatoes open lengthways. Fill with the bean mixture, drizzle over the tahini yogurt and top with the pine nuts and pomegranate seeds.

EASY GREEK POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
• Whisk lemon juice, olive oil, water, and oregano in a small bowl to blend.
• Toss potatoes with vinaigrette in a small roasting pan.
• Season potatoes with salt and pepper.
• Cover pan with foil and roast potatoes until tender and golden brown, turning occasionally, about 45 minutes.
• Using metal spatula, loosen potatoes from baking sheet to prevent sticking.
• Serve.

GREEK LEMON SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• Bring water to a boil in a saucepan large enough to fit potatoes. While water is coming to a boil wash and peel potatoes.
• Cut potatoes into 1/8 inch medallions and add to boiling water and cook for 4-5 minutes. The potatoes should hold their shape and be slightly firm in the middle. While potatoes are cooking chop the parsley and assemble the rest of the ingedients.
• Strain the potatoes and set a sauté pan over medium heat and add butter until barely foaming then add the potatoes to the pan and season with cumin and salt and pepper to taste. Cook the potatoes until slightly browned and fully cooked in the middle.
• Once the potatoes are cooked, add the lemon juice to the pan and toss until fully coated. Check for seasoning and turn off the heat. Once off the heat, add the chopped parsley and toss. Serve warm.