FASOLAKIA LADERA (GREEN BEANS STEW)

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Fresh green beans and potatoes stew. I used to dislike this when I was a kid, but as the years past, it strangely became my favourite dish. It's my comfort food and I have to have it at least twice a month.

Provided by Santorinios

Categories     Potato

Time 2h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 kg fresh green beans (alternatively use frozen French green beans)
450 g potatoes, cut in 1 1/2 inches pieces
450 g plum tomatoes (alternatively use 1 tin of tomatoes)
3 medium onions, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, crushed
100 ml olive oil
1/2 teaspoon paprika (optional)
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
salt & freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons parsley, finely chopped to garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • If using fresh beans cut off the tips on both ends and if necessary remove strings along the edges.
  • Heat the olive oil in a pan and fry the onions and garlic until softened.
  • Add the beans and fold gently a few times until beans soften up a bit.
  • Add the tomatoes, salt, pepper & paprika and 300 ml of boiling water, bring to the boil and simmer for half an hour.
  • Add potatoes and make sure they are just covered in the water. (Add more boiling water if necessary). Cover pan and simmer for 1-1½ hours or until potatoes are very soft.
  • Turn heat off and stir in the cinnamon. DO NOT ommit the cinnamon. This is what makes this dish really special.
  • Garnish with parsley (optional) and serve with fresh bread and feta cheese.
  • Can also be eaten cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 276.8, Fat 14.9, SaturatedFat 2.1, Sodium 20.6, Carbohydrate 34.3, Fiber 9.1, Sugar 7.3, Protein 5.8

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