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This cheesy peas with sun-dried tomatoes is plated in a beige bowl with two small handles left and right. Peas, sun-dried tomatoes cherry tomatoes and mozzarella cheese are the stars of this dish.

Cheesy Peas with Sun-Dried Tomatoes

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A cozy Mediterranean dish made with sweet peas simmered in a light tomato base, enriched with tangy sun‑dried tomatoes, and finished with melted cheese.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine Greek
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 12 cups peas frozen
  • 1 ½ onions finely chopped
  • ¾ cup sun-dried tomatoes
  • ¾ cup cherry tomatoes cut in half
  • ½ tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 ½ cups mini mozzarella balls
  • 1 ½ tbsp oregano fresh or dry
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 5 tbsp oil from the sun-dried tomatoes

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 180℃.
  • Sauté the finely chopped 1 ½ onions in a large pan.
  • Add the 12 cups peas, ¾ cup sun-dried tomatoes, ¾ cup cherry tomatoes, 1 ½ tbsp oregano, ½ cup olive oil , 5 tbsp oil from the sun-dried tomatoess to the pan and continue stirring for 15 minutes.
  • Transfer the mixture into a baking pan, and stir in the ½ tbsp tomato paste.
  • Place 1 ½ cups mini mozzarella balls around the pan.
  • Bake for 30 minutes until the cheese has melted and the sauce has slightly thickened.
Keyword cheesy peas, Mediterranean peas recipe, sun-dried tomatoes