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Greek Green Beans-Fasolakia Lathera

Tender cooked Greek green beans - fasolakia, with potatoes stewed in tomato, herbs and olive oil. These beans are so smooth and velvety, they will melt in your mouth.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 2 mains or 4 sides
Calories: 273 kcal
Course: Dessert , Main Course , Lunch
Cuisine: Mediterranean , Greek

Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup olive oil
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 1 pound green beans
  • 1 medium potato sliced (1/4 inch thickness-cut in half) (optional)
  • 3 medium tomatoes grated or 12-15 ounces chopped tomatoes
  • ¼ cup chopped parsley
  • 1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • Fresh pepper

Instructions

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  1. In a medium pot, heat olive oil at medium to low heat. Sauté onion until soft.
  2. Add potatoes and heat for 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add beans and mix until covered with the olive oil.
  4. Add the tomatoes, parsley, sugar and salt and pepper and mix.
  5. Add hot water just enough to half cover the beans.
  6. Simmer with the lid on for about 40 minutes (do not boil).
  7. The beans are ready once there is no water left and the beans are soft.
  8. Enjoy with bread and feta cheese

Notes

  • Enjoy warm or at room temperature.
  • Accompany with bread and feta.
  • Store i the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1cup Calories 273kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 11g (4%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2mains or 4 sides

Amount Per Serving

Calories 273

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cup
Calories 273kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 11g 4%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%

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