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
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!
ARNI ME FASSOLAKIA: GREEK LAMB STEW WITH GREEN BEANS
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients.
- In a large Dutch oven or soup pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat; sauté the lamb pieces and chopped onion until well browned.
- Add the water, tomatoes, tomato sauce, and 1 teaspoon of salt.
- Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes, until the meat is tender.
- Add the beans, potatoes, mint , dill, parsley, cinnamon, and the remaining teaspoon of salt.
- Return to a boil, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes. Add more water during cooking if the stew looks dry.
- Remove from the heat and let the stew sit, covered, for 10 to 15 minutes before serving.
- Enjoy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1299 kcal, Carbohydrate 54 g, Cholesterol 281 mg, Fiber 10 g, Protein 86 g, SaturatedFat 25 g, Sodium 979 mg, Sugar 11 g, Fat 82 g, ServingSize 6 portions (6 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g
GREEK BRAISED LAMB WITH GREEN BEANS AND TOMATO
Make and share this Greek Braised Lamb With Green Beans and Tomato recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Jubes
Categories Lamb/Sheep
Time 1h15m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a large frying pan over a medium high heat.
- Add the diced lamb and cook until the meat is browned.
- Stir in the trimmed beans and onion. Cook for approx 10 minutes, stirring occassionally.
- Stir in the passata sauce, water, salt and pepper to taste and the chopped mint.
- Reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 3/4 hour to one hour -- until the meat is cooked through and the beans are tender.
- Check the liquid content of the dish at the 30 minute mark and if there seems to be too much liquid, simmer uncovered for the remaining cooking time.
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
SYRIAN LAMB WITH GREEN BEANS AND RICE
Steps:
- Saute the chops in butter so they are brown on both sides. Add the onion, garlic, bay leaf, red pepper and seasoning and cook for 5 minutes. Add 1/4 cup of water and simmer for 10 minutes. Add the green beans and tomatoes. Cover and cook for 1 hour on a medium fire checking occasionally to be sure the lamb mixture is not boiling too rapidly. The beans will be cooked more than we are used to but they will be bathed in the lamb tomato mixture which is divine.
- For the rice pilaf: In the melted butter saute the vermicelli, bay leaf, and red pepper until the noodles are golden. Watch carefully and add the garlic so it sautes too. Noodles should be golden. Be careful not to brown. Add the rice and cook for a minute. When ready to serve add the chicken stock and bring to a gentle boil. Cook for 25 minutes.
GREEK GREEN BEANS
A nice mix of green beans, onion, and tomatoes simmered until soft and delicious! Just like Ya Ya used to make!
Provided by COLEE576
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Tomatoes
Time 1h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir the onions and garlic in the skillet until tender.
- Mix the green beans, tomatoes, sugar, and salt into the skillet. Reduce heat to low, and continue cooking 45 minutes, or until beans are soft.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 242.6 calories, Carbohydrate 14.6 g, Fat 20.6 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 11.8 mg, Sugar 5.6 g
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