Fasolakia (Greek Green Beans)

Name: Fasolakia (Greek Green Beans)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 small onion, grated; 1 1/2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed; 4 tomatoes, pureed; 2 yellow potatoes, peeled and cut into wedges; 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste; ground black pepper to taste; 1 pinch white sugar (Optional); water to cover

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Fasolakia are Greek green beans stewed with olive oil and tomato, with a few pieces of potato added for good measure. This is a main dish in Greece, not a side dish, and a prime example of plant-based eating! Good crusty bread is essential for mopping up the sauce and I always need to have a healthy chunk of feta on the side. Serve fasolakia warm or at room temperature for best flavor.

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🔗 Recipe adapted from AllRecipes

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📊 At a Glance

Prep 15 min

Cook 35 min

Serves 4

Difficulty Medium

🛒 Ingredients

1/4 cup olive oil

1 small onion, grated

1 1/2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed

4 tomatoes, pureed

2 yellow potatoes, peeled and cut into wedges

1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste

ground black pepper to taste

1 pinch white sugar (Optional)

water to cover

Nutrition Facts

Servings per recipe 4

Serving size 1 serving

Amount per serving

Calories 289

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 14.1g 18%

Saturated Fat 0g 0%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 317mg 14%

Total Carbohydrate 38.6g 14%

Dietary Fiber 10.3g 37%

Total Sugars 8.1g

Protein 6.8g 14%

Vitamin D 0mcg 0%

Calcium 0mg 0%

Iron 0mg 0%

Potassium 0mg 0%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

👨‍🍳 Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat and stir in onion.

Cook until onion has softened, about 5 minutes.

Add green beans and stir to coat in the oil.

Cook, stirring occasionally, 2 to 3 minutes.

Add pureed tomato, potatoes, salt, pepper, and sugar.

Stir well, then add water until beans are barely covered.

Bring to a simmer, partially cover with a lid, and cook gently over medium-low heat until green beans and potatoes are soft, 25 to 30 minutes.

Uncover towards the end of cooking to reduce sauce if it is too watery.