Easy One-Pot Green Pea Stew With Coconut Cream
A creamy vegan green pea stew made with frozen peas, carrots, bell pepper, tomato sauce, coconut cream, and aromatic spices. An easy one-pot dinner served with bread or pickles.
Ingredients
- 2 medium onions thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 cup (240 ml) tomato sauce
- ¼ cup (60 ml) unsweetened coconut cream
- 1 medium carrot thinly sliced
- 1 small bell pepper chopped
- 14 oa (400 g) frozen green peas
- 2 cups (480 ml) water, plus more as needed
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cashew butter or almond butter
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped dill or 1 teaspoon dried dill
- Salt to taste
- Smoked paprika to taste
- Garlic powder to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Turmeric to taste
- Dried oregano to taste
Instructions
- Heat the coconut oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and sauté for 2 minutes.
- Add the salt, smoked paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, turmeric, and oregano. Stir for 30–60 seconds.
- Pour in the tomato sauce and coconut cream. Stir well and simmer gently for 10 minutes.
- Add the carrot, bell pepper, frozen green peas, and 2 cups of water.
- Simmer over low to medium-low heat for approximately 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add more water if necessary. Check the carrots after 20 minutes and shorten the cooking time if they're tender.
- Stir in the cashew or almond butter until incorporated.
- Add the dill and simmer for another 10-15 minutes, until the sauce reaches your preferred consistency.
- Taste, adjust the seasonings, and serve warm with bread or pickles.
Notes
- Frozen peas: No thawing required.
- Coconut cream: Use unsweetened, full-fat coconut cream for the richest sauce.
- Nut butter: Cashew butter gives a mild flavor, while almond butter adds a slightly nuttier taste.
- Optional additions: Try 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard or 1–2 tablespoons nutritional yeast.
- Consistency: Add more water for a thinner sauce or simmer uncovered for a thicker stew.
- Storage: Refrigerate for 3–4 days or freeze for 2–3 months for best quality.
