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Fasolakia (Greek Green Beans)
Fasolakia is a zesty Greek vegetable side. Green beans are braised with onions, garlic, olives, tomatoes and topped with tangy feta cheese!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 286 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Greek
Ingredients
- 2 lbs green beans trimmed
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 cup white or red onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 15 ounce crushed tomatoes in puree
- 1/8 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp parsley chopped
Garnish
- 12 kalamata olives
- 1/2 cup feta cheese cubes
Instructions
- Trim the green bean stems and cut in half. Wash and drain in a colander and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and sauté until translucent. Stir in the garlic, tomatoes, sugar salt, pepper and bring to the boil.
- Add the green beans, tossing so that the green beans are thoroughly coated with the olive oil and the tomatoes. Turn heat to simmer, cover with the lid and cook for 30-35 minutes, until the beans are soft and most of the juices have evaporated.
- Stir in the chopped parsley. Serve warm or at room temperature with crumbled feta cheese and kalamata olives.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
286kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
20g
(7%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
11mg
(4%)
Sodium
563mg
(23%)
Potassium
589mg
(17%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
1393IU
(28%)
Vitamin C
29mg
(32%)
Calcium
156mg
(16%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 286
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 286kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 563mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 589mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 1393IU | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 29mg | 32% |
| Calcium | 156mg | 16% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.