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Fasolakia Giaxni / Lathera (Greek Stewed Green Beans)

Fasolakia (Greek stewed green beans) is a delicious vegetarian/vegan main course or side dish. With only 6 ingredients plus seasonings, this simple dish builds incredible slow-cooked flavor in less than an hour from start to finish.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 4 servings (or 8 as a side dish)
Calories: 219 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Main Course
Cuisine: Greek

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds (680 grams) fresh green beans trimmed, thoroughly washed and drained (or frozen)
  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup finely chopped onion
  • 5 cloves garlic minced or crushed
  • 1 pound (450 grams) ripe tomatoes grated
  • kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley

Instructions

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  1. In a large skillet or medium Dutch oven with a lid, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions, and saute until tender, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, stir and cook for about 15 to 30 seconds until fragrant, and then stir in the grated tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper.
  2. When the tomatoes start to bubble, add the green beans and stir to coat. Cover with the lid, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until the beans are tender and most of the liquid has evaporated.
  3. If the pan appears dry partway through cooking, add a little water to the pan. Conversely, if it has too much liquid at the end of cooking, cook briefly uncovered to evaporate some of it.
  4. Stir in the parsley, taste and adjust seasonings if needed.

Notes

  • Serve as a side dish or as a vegetarian main dish with Greek pita bread or crusty bread to soak up the juices. These green beans are great hot, warm, or even at room temperature.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
  • There are many variations of this simple but flavorful dish, some even including potatoes. I keep mine very straightforward and simple, focusing only on the beans and intense tomato-onion-garlic sauce. If you'd like to add a couple potatoes, peel and cut them into small pieces (so they cook quickly and evenly) and add them with the green beans.

Nutrition Information

Calories 219kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 21g (7%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 10g Sodium 19mg (1%) Potassium 712mg (20%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 10g (20%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings (or 8 as a side dish)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 219

% Daily Value*

Calories 219kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 21g 7%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 10g 50%
Sodium 19mg 1%
Potassium 712mg 15%
Fiber 7g 28%
Sugar 10g 20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.