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Fasolakia

Vegan and gluten-free, fasolakia is a stew of tender green beans in tomato sauce and olive oil, that is a traditional part of Greek cuisine.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 330 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Greek , Vegan

Ingredients

  • 2 lb fresh green beans , topped and tailed (or use frozen)
  • 1 large onion , chopped
  • 2 large potatoes , peeled and cut into 6
  • 2 cloves garlic , chopped
  • 5 tomatoes , peeled, de-seeded, and chopped
  • ½ teaspoon sugar
  • 1 bunch parsley , chopped
  • 1 tablespoon chopped dill
  • 2 fresh mint leaves , chopped
  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • salt
  • pepper
  • hot water

Instructions

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  1. Heat a little more than half of the oil in a pan and sauté the potatoes, garlic and onion for a few minutes over medium heat, stirring regularly.
  2. Add the green beans, tomatoes, sugar and about 1¼ cup (300 ml) of water or just enough water to barely cover the green beans. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Cover and cook over medium to high heat for 15 minutes.
  4. Reduce the heat and cook for 15 minutes over low to medium heat, until the green beans are tender.
  5. Uncover and add the parsley, dill, mint and remaining olive oil. Mix and cook for 3 minutes.
  6. At the end of cooking, if there is too much liquid, increase the heat for a few minutes and reduce the sauce, stirring gently so as not to crush the green beans and potatoes.
  7. Serve with bread and feta cheese on the side.