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Instant Pot Green Pea Stew

Instant Pot Green Pea Stew for All Seasons

Looking for a comforting and nourishing dish to warm up your evenings? This Green Pea Stew with potatoes is just what you need! Packed with wholesome ingredients, this recipe is a perfect balance of simplicity and taste.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine Eastern Europe, Mediterranean
Servings 6 portions
Calories 180 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Instant Pot or Cooking Pot

Ingredients
  

  • 6 cups frozen green peas
  • 1 big potato, diced
  • 1 big carrot, sliced
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 Tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp dried herbs (such as thyme, rosemary, or oregano)
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 Tbsp avocado oil
  • 3 cups vegetable broth or water recipe for vegetable broth is here
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Greek yogurt or Cashew Cream for serving

Instructions
 

  • Instant Pot Cooking Instructions
  • Press the "Sauté" button on the Instant Pot and heat the avocado oil. Add chopped onions and minced garlic. Sauté until onions are translucent and garlic is fragrant.
  • Add diced potatoes, sliced carrots, and frozen green peas to the pot. Stir well to combine. Stir in tomato paste and dried herbs. Cook for another 2-3 minutes.
  • Pour in vegetable broth or water, ensuring that the vegetables are submerged.Season with salt and pepper to taste. Close the lid of the Instant Pot and set the valve to the sealing position. Cook on high pressure for 5 minutes.
  • Once the cooking cycle is complete, allow the pressure to release naturally for 5-7 minutes, then carefully do a quick release of any remaining pressure. Open the lid and give the stew a stir. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs and Greek yogurt/Cashew Cream
  • Gas-Stove Cooking Instructions
  • Heat avocado oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onions and minced garlic. Sauté until onions are translucent and garlic is fragrant.
  • Add diced potatoes, sliced carrots, and frozen green peas to the pot. Stir well to combine.Stir in tomato paste and dried herbs. Cook for another 2-3 minutes.
  • Pour in vegetable broth or water, ensuring that the vegetables are submerged. Season with salt and pepper to taste.Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 20-25 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
  • Once the stew is cooked, taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs and Greek yogurt/Cashew Cream.

Notes

Please note that nutritional values are approximate and may vary slightly depending on specific ingredients and portion sizes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portionCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 5gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gFiber: 6gSugar: 6g
Keyword carrot, dairy-free, gluten-free, green peas, healthy, healthy lunch, instant pot, plant-based, plant-based recipes, vegan, vegan recipes, vegetables, vegetarian recipes
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