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Pea and Carrot Vegetarian Stew (Bisilla)

This Pea and Carrot Vegetarian Stew is an Egyptian comfort food staple that's budget-friendly, quick to make, and full of flavor!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: dinner, lunch
Cuisine: egyptian, middle eastern
Keyword: bismilla, comfort food, easy beef stew, vegetarian stew
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Food Dolls

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 Tablespoon butter
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 small onions chopped
  • 2 minced garlic cloves
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt or to taste
  • 3/4 teapoon black pepper
  • 1 15 ounce can tomato sauce
  • 2 Tablespoons tomato paste
  • 3 ½ cups water or broth
  • 6 cups frozen peas
  • 2 cups peeled and chopped carrots
  • 2 teaspoons granulated sugar

Instructions

  • In a deep pot on medium-high heat, melt the butter and olive oil. Add the chopped onions, garlic salt, and pepper. Sauté for 3-4 minutes or until the onions are translucent. Add tomato sauce, tomato paste, and water.
    1 Tablespoon butter, 2 Tablespoons olive oil, 2 small onions, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt or to taste, 3/4 teapoon black pepper, 1 15 ounce can tomato sauce, 2 Tablespoons tomato paste, 3 ½ cups water or broth
  • Bring the ingredients to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in the peas, carrots, and sugar. Cover, and cook for 20-25 minutes or until the peas and carrots are tender but not overcooked.
    6 cups frozen peas, 2 cups peeled and chopped carrots, 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
  • Serve immediately, and enjoy!

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Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 306kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 0.4mg | Sodium: 1008mg | Potassium: 912mg | Fiber: 16g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 12487IU | Vitamin C: 97mg | Calcium: 106mg | Iron: 4mg