North Croatian Green Peas Stew (Grasak Cuspajz)

Grasak Cuspajz is a traditional Croatian dish that is often enjoyed during the spring season when fresh green peas are abundant.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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North Croatian Green Peas Stew (Grasak Cuspajz)

Cooking Method: Boiling, Simmering Cuisine: Croatian Courses: Lunch, Main Dish Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 45 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 10 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Spring

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Green Peas
• 2 medium Potatoes
• 2 medium Carrots
• 1 small Onion
• 2 clove Garlic
• 2 tablespoon Vegetable Oil
• 1 tablespoon Tomato Paste
• 2 cup Vegetable Broth
• 1 piece Bay Leaf
• 2 tablespoon Parsley
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Pepper

Instructions

1. Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté until translucent.
3. Add diced potatoes, carrots, and green peas to the pot.
4. Stir in tomato paste and vegetable broth.
5. Add bay leaf, parsley, salt, and pepper.
6. Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 40 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
7. Remove the bay leaf before serving.
8. Serve the North Croatian Green Peas Stew hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5g8%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 10g

Protein 12g24%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.