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Pork Loin and Pea Stew

This pea stew is a traditional Romanian dish and it truly is one of my favorites.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Romanian
Keyword: pea stew, pork recipes
Servings: 6
Calories: 316kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 stalks celery chopped
  • 1 1/2 pound pork loin cut in 1 inch pieces
  • 1 1/2 pound peas frozen
  • 2 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 7 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup tomato paste
  • 2 cups water more as needed
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1/4 cup pickled hot peppers
  • 1/4 cup dill chopped
  • 1/4 cup parsley chopped
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • In a pot heat the vegetable oil and add the chopped onion and celery. Saute for about 5 minutes until the onions become translucent.
  • Add the garlic and cook for another minute.
  • Add the pork to the pot and stir. Cook the pork until it's no longer pink.
  • In a bowl mix the tomato paste with 2 cups of water and add it to the pot. Add the peas, the hot peppers and the bay leaves.
  • Add more water as needed, the water needs to fully cover the peas and pork. Add salt and pepper to taste. Cover the pot and let it cook for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes and the chopped dill and parsley. Stir well and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 316kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 71mg | Sodium: 275mg | Potassium: 1033mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 1622IU | Vitamin C: 60mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 3mg