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Little Greek Peas (Arakas Kokinistos)

Little Greek Peas (Arakas Kokinistos)

Sauté onion and garlic. Add frozen peas, tomatoes, and boiling water. Boil for 5 minutes, then simmer for 40 minutes. Drain some juice. Enjoy as is or lightly mash with a hand masher. A delightful Greek-inspired side dish with tender peas in a flavorful tomato base.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Servings: 3 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Greece
Calories: 142
Ingredients Equipment Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Loads a small bag of peas.
  • 1 clove/spoon garlic
  • 1 large red onion
  • 1 large can of herb infused chopped tomatoes.

Equipment

  • 1 saucepan
  • 1 hand masher

Method
 

  1. Sauté the onion and garlic.
  2. Add the frozen peas, large can of tomatoes and top up with boiling water.
  3. Boiling for about 5 minutes.
  4. Then reduce the heat and simmer for about 40 minutes.
  5. Drain some of the juice off (but not too much).
  6. This can then be eaten as it is or mashed up a touch using a hand masher.

Video

Notes

In the Summer use fresh peas if you can get your hands on some – children will love being involved and helping with the popping of these.