Weight Watchers Romanian Green Pea Stew (Mâncare de Mazăre) 🥣🌿
This Weight Watchers Romanian Green Pea Stew is a wholesome, comforting dish made with tender green peas, potatoes, carrots, celery, and fresh dill simmered in a rich tomato broth. Inspired by the traditional Romanian recipe, this lighter version is low in points, packed with vegetables, and perfect for a healthy lunch or dinner. It’s simple, budget-friendly, and ideal for meal prep.
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (or cooking spray for lower points)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 celery stalks, sliced
- 2 carrots, sliced into rounds
- 4 small potatoes, diced
- 4 cups green peas (fresh or frozen)
- 1 can (14 oz) tomato sauce or tomato puree
- 3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 3 bay leaves
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup fresh dill, chopped
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onion, celery, and carrots and sauté for 4–5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in potatoes, paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2 minutes.
- Add tomato sauce, vegetable broth, and bay leaves. Stir well.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Add green peas and cook for another 10 minutes until all vegetables are tender.
- Stir in fresh dill and cook for 2 more minutes.
- Remove bay leaves before serving and garnish with parsley if desired.
Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
35 minutes
Total Time:
50 minutes
Servings:
6 servings
Weight Watchers Points:
Approximately 3–4 points per serving
Recipe Q&A
Q: Can I use frozen peas?
Yes! Frozen peas work perfectly and require no thawing.
Q: How can I lower the WW points?
Use cooking spray instead of olive oil and reduce the potatoes.
Q: Can I add protein?
Yes, add shredded chicken, turkey sausage, or white beans.
Q: How should I store leftovers?
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Q: Can I freeze this stew?
Yes, freeze for up to 2 months in freezer-safe containers.