Best Greek Green Beans Sketa Fassoula Recipes

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GREEK GREEN BEANS (FASOLAKIA)



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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

Greek extra virgin olive oil (I used Private Reserve Extra Virgin Olive Oil)
1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
5 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp dried oregano
1 28-oz can peeled whole tomato
1 cup water
1 bay leaf
1 1/2 lb fresh French green beans, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces (frozen green beans work wonderfully in this recipe)
3 Yukon Gold potatoes (about 1 lb), cut into small piece (1/2 to 3/4-inch pieces)
Salt and black pepper
lemon juice
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves

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!

FASOLAKIA (GREEK GREEN BEANS)



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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.

Provided by Diana Moutsopoulos

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Greek

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

¼ cup olive oil
1 small onion, grated
1 ½ pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
4 tomatoes, pureed
2 yellow potatoes, peeled and cut into wedges
½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
ground black pepper to taste
1 pinch white sugar
water to cover

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

GREEK GREEN BEANS



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Thanks to LonghornMoma I'm posting this for all to try. A super easy & yummy way to make green beans. A twist on my Greek spinach. Hope you all enjoy! Can be made ahead. Serves 4 of us (but we like it a lot, lol) more like 6-8. Easily doubled. Time is a guess--start to finish is maybe 20-25 minutes.

Provided by Jules211

Categories     Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 4-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

29 ounces canned green beans, drained or 1 (16 ounce) package frozen green beans, cooked per pkg
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can of diced Italian tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 cup fine chopped red onions or 1/2 cup any onion
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (or more)

Steps:

  • Cook your green beans fresh or frozen. If using canned skip this.
  • Heat the olive oil in a sauce pan, add the onions.
  • Cook until soft about 5 minutes on low.
  • Add everything but feta. If using canned green beans add now.
  • Simmer on low until hot.
  • Add feta.
  • I've done this in the oven in a casserole dish, and in a foil packet on the grill. You're basically just heating everything through.

FASSOLAKIA FRESKA ME DOMATA - GREEK GREEN BEANS & TOMATO



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This is a recipe for delicious green beans & tomato, cooked the traditional Greek way. Fresh green beans, tomatoes, herbs and spices are simmered together long enough for the tastes to meld. Recipe by Nancy Gaifyllia, she says "This Theban version of a classic Greek recipe is deceptively simple to fix, combining fresh green beans with onions, tomatoes, garlic, and parsley, and delivers a sophisticated taste. It can be served as a main dish, or as a side. " Posted for ZWT 4.

Provided by Um Safia

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 lbs fresh green beans or 2 lbs other long string beans
2 cups tomatoes, peeled and finely chopped
2 onions, finely chopped
1 cup olive oil
1 green pepper, thinly sliced
1 bunch fresh parsley, finely chopped
2 -3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/4 cup water
sea salt
fresh ground pepper

Steps:

  • Wash the beans, cut off the tips and remove the stringy piece of fiber along the seam. Rinse the beans.
  • In a soup pot, sauté the onions in olive oil with a wooden spoon until they turn translucent.
  • Stir in the garlic and sauté a few minutes more. Add all the remaining ingredients and the water. Stir well, reduce heat, and simmer covered for 50 minutes or until the beans are tender. (Add more water if needed during cooking - boiling water.).
  • Serve warm. On the side, consider tzatziki or feta cheese, and certainly some great country bread.
  • Note: This serves 4 as a main dish, 6-8 as a side. For a more substantial dish, add 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into large chunks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 604.2, Fat 54.8, SaturatedFat 7.6, Sodium 36.3, Carbohydrate 28.7, Fiber 10.9, Sugar 8.8, Protein 6.5

GREAT GREEK GREEN BEANS



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This recipe was the $200 winner in the "Canned and Frozen Vegetables" category in the Feb 2002 issue of "Better Homes and Gardens". Very tasty, and so easy to prepare!

Provided by yooper

Categories     Onions

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1/4 cup sliced black olives
1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
1 (16 ounce) package frozen French-cut green beans, thawed
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (2 oz)

Steps:

  • In a large skillet cook onion and garlic in hot olive oil about 5 minutes or until tender.
  • Add undrained tomatoes, olives, and oregano.
  • Bring to a boil; reduce heat.
  • Boil gently, uncovered for 10 minutes.
  • Add beans.
  • Return to boiling.
  • Boil gently, uncovered, about 8 minutes or until desired consistency and beans are tender.
  • Transfer to a serving bowl; sprinkle with feta cheese.
  • If desired, serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 208.6, Fat 12.3, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 16.7, Sodium 285.4, Carbohydrate 19.9, Fiber 6.1, Sugar 9.4, Protein 6.8

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