Fasolakia (Greek Green Beans)
Fasolakia is a Greek green bean recipe that proves that green beans need not be bland. Tender green beans braised in olive oil and tomato make this a mouthwatering vegetarian and gluten free main or side dish.
Servings: 4
Calories: 237kcal
Ingredients
- ¼ cup olive oil extra virgin
- 1 onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 russet potato peeled and cubed
- 1 ½ lb green beans trimmed and cut into 2 inch pieces (you can also use frozen green beans)
- 1 15-oz can crushed tomatoes
- ¾ cup water
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 lemon juice of
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a sauté pan or a pot over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until translucent. Add the minced garlic and cook for a couple of minutes.
- Add in the potatoes and cook for about 5 minutes. Next, add in the green beans, crushed tomatoes, water, salt, pepper and oregano.
- Place the lid on and cook over medium or medium low heat for 30 to 40 minutes, until the potatoes and green beans are tender and fully cooked.
- Remove the lid and add the lemon juice. Cook for 5 more minutes, then serve.
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Notes
- You can use frozen green beans instead of fresh ones.
- I don't recommend using canned beans since they're already cooked.
- Instead of crushed tomatoes, you can use a can of peeled whole tomatoes.
- Serve this dish with Greek lemon rice, pita or Lebanese rice and vermicelli. You can also serve fasolakia as a side dish for keftedes, soutzoukakia or baked Greek chicken.
Nutrition
Calories: 237kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 308mg | Potassium: 673mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1191IU | Vitamin C: 41mg | Calcium: 96mg | Iron: 3mg