Fasolakia (Greek Green Beans)

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Fasolakia (Greek Green Beans)

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Fasolakia is a Greek green bean recipe that proves that green beans need not be bland. Tender green beans braised in olive oil and tomato make this a mouthwatering vegetarian and gluten free main or side dish.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1/4 cup olive oil extra virgin
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 russet potato peeled and cubed
  • 1 1/2 lb green beans trimmed and cut into 2 inch pieces (you can also use frozen green beans)
  • 1 15-oz can crushed tomatoes
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 lemon juice of
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Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a sauté pan or a pot over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until translucent. Add the minced garlic and cook for a couple of minutes.
  2. Add in the potatoes and cook for about 5 minutes. Next, add in the green beans, crushed tomatoes, water, salt, pepper and oregano.
  3. Place the lid on and cook over medium or medium low heat for 30 to 40 minutes, until the potatoes and green beans are tender and fully cooked.
  4. Remove the lid and add the lemon juice. Cook for 5 more minutes, then serve.

Notes

  • You can use frozen green beans instead of fresh ones. 
  • I don't recommend using canned beans since they're already cooked. 
  • Instead of crushed tomatoes, you can use a can of peeled whole tomatoes. 
  • Serve this dish with Greek lemon rice, pita or Lebanese rice and vermicelli. You can also serve fasolakia as a side dish for keftedes, soutzoukakia or baked Greek chicken.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 237kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 28g (9%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 10g Sodium 308mg (13%) Potassium 673mg (19%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 1191IU (24%) Vitamin C 41mg (46%) Calcium 96mg (10%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 237 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 237kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 28g 9%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 10g 50%
Sodium 308mg 13%
Potassium 673mg 14%
Fiber 7g 28%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 1191IU 24%
Vitamin C 41mg 46%
Calcium 96mg 10%
Iron 3mg 17%

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

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