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Fasolakia (Greek Green Beans)
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.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 237 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mediterranean , Greek
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- 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.
- Add in the potatoes and cook for about 5 minutes. Next, add in the green beans, crushed tomatoes, water, salt, pepper and oregano.
- 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.
- Remove the lid and add the lemon juice. Cook for 5 more minutes, then serve.
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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
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
% 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.