GREEK GREEN BEANS (FASOLAKIA)
All-star recipe for Greek Green Beans. Velvety, tender green beans & potatoes, braised in a tomato-olive oil sauce. Flavor-packed, satisfying, vegan, and gluten-free.
Provided by The Mediterranean Dish
Categories Entree
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.
- In a large Dutch Oven, heat 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until tender, stirring occasionally (about 5 mins). Then add the garlic, cumin, and oregano. Cook another 2 mins, stirring regularly, until fragrant.
- Add tomatoes, water, bay leaf, beans, and potatoes. Season with salt and pepper. Raise the heat and bring to a high simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Cover and transfer to the heated oven. Cook until the sauce slightly thickens, and the beans and potatoes can easily be cut with side of your fork; about 35 minutes or so. (It's a good idea to check once partway through cooking, add a little bit of water if needed.)
- Remove from oven and stir in 2 tbsp lemon juice and chopped fresh parsley. Stir in a generous drizzle of olive oil (at least another 1/4 cup).
- Serve immediately with Greek pita bread or your favorite rustic bread to sop up the sauce!
GREEK GREEN BEANS (FASOLAKIA)
These Greek Green Beans (Fasolakia) are velvety tender, served in a tomato and garlic based sauce with lemon, dill, and plenty of extra-virgin olive oil. It's a perfect Mediterranean, low carb, paleo, and vegan side dish.
Provided by Elizabeth Lindemann
Categories Sides
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a large pot or dutch oven.
- Sauté the onion in the oil over medium-high heat until softened and starting to brown (about 5 minutes).
- Add the garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Add the tomatoes and stir together. Continue to cook until they start to soften and break down (about 2 minutes).
- Add the green beans, water (1 cup), kosher salt (1/2 tablespoon), and black pepper (1/4 teaspoon). Stir just a bit to distribute the ingredients. Turn the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30-45 minutes, or until green beans are tender to your liking. Stir occasionally to make sure the beans get equal times on the bottom and top of the pot.
- Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice, fresh dill, and remaining 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil. Season to taste and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 194 kcal, Carbohydrate 16 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 889 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 8 g, ServingSize 1 serving
FASOLAKIA (GREEK GREEN BEANS)
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.
Provided by Diana Moutsopoulos
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Greek
Time 50m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 289.4 calories, Carbohydrate 38.6 g, Fat 14.1 g, Fiber 10.3 g, Protein 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 316.7 mg, Sugar 8.1 g
EASY FASOLAKIA
Greek-style green beans with tomatoes and potatoes cooked in olive oil. This dish may be served warm or cold. As a nice option, top with crumbled feta cheese.
Provided by Jimmy the Greek
Categories Side Dish Vegetables
Time 1h35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat 1/4 cup olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion until tender, about 10 minutes. Mix remaining olive oil, green beans, tomatoes, potato, mint, parsley, salt, and pepper into onion, adding enough water to cover the whole mixture. Bring liquid to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 303.7 calories, Carbohydrate 28.2 g, Fat 19 g, Fiber 5.6 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 838.9 mg, Sugar 6.1 g
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