Print: 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.

Prep

19 min

Cook

60 min

Servings

Difficulty

Medium

Ingredients

0.25 cups olive oil
1 small onion , grated
1.5 pounds fresh green beans , trimmed
4 medium tomatoes , pureed
2 medium yellow potatoes , peeled and cut into wedges
0.5 teaspoons salt , or to taste
ground black pepper to taste
1 pinch white sugar , Optional
1 cup water , or as needed

Instructions

1 Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add green beans and stir until coated in oil. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 to 3 minutes. Add puréed tomatoes, potatoes, salt, pepper, and sugar. Stir well, then add enough water to barely cover beans.
2 Cover the saucepan partially with a lid. Bring to a simmer over medium-low heat and cook gently 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 per serving

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