Lebanese Green Peas With Rice Recipe

Name: Lebanese Green Peas With Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups frozen green peas; 7 ounces ground beef; 1 onion medium, minced; 3 garlic cloves finely chopped; 2 large carrots chopped in cubes or circles; 1 bottle tomato juice; 1 can tomato paste; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 pinch salt pepper, cinnamon, and nutmeg; 1 cube chicken broth; 1 juice lemon -; 11/16 tablespoon butter; 2 tablespoons olive oil

Servings: persons

3 cups frozen green peas
7 ounces ground beef
1 onion medium, minced
3 garlic cloves finely chopped
2 large carrots chopped in cubes or circles
1 bottle tomato juice
1 can tomato paste
1 tablespoon sugar
1 pinch salt pepper, cinnamon, and nutmeg
1 cube chicken broth
1 juice lemon -
11/16 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons olive oil

1
Wash green peas in clean water, and set aside
2
In a pot, add the butter, olive oil, and garlic and stir for 1 minute
3
Add onions and a pinch of salt and stir until translucent for about 5 minutes
4
Add the carrots and stir. Leave for 10 minutes in a low heat and cover the pot
5
Add the meat, cube chicken , salt, pepper, cinnamon and nutmeg (very little nutmeg). Stir to combine, leave for around 10 minutes covered, stir occasionally.
6
Meanwhile, combine in a bowl the tomato juice, tomato paste, sugar. Add the mixture to the pot, stir to combine, cover and let simmer for around 20 minutes
7
Add the lemon juice. Stir, cover and let simmer for five minutes.
8
Serve with rice or quinoa

645

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups frozen green peas, 7 ounces ground beef, 1 onion medium, minced, 3 garlic cloves finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Lebanese Green Peas With Rice falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Lebanese Green Peas With Rice

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