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Greek green beans - fasolakia

These Greek green beans take a little time, but without much effort. The result is wonderfully flavored beans, perfect as a side or main.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 4 as
Calories: 164 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Main Course
Cuisine: Greek

Ingredients

  • 12 oz green beans
  • ½ onion med-large
  • 1 clove garlic medium
  • 8 oz tomatoes (around 2 medium-large)
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil or virgin olive oil
  • 1 pinch sugar
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt or to taste
  • ⅛ teaspoon pepper or to taste
  • 2 tablespoon chopped parsley

Instructions

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  1. Trim the ends off the beans and set aside. Finely chop the onion and garlic.
  2. Cut the tomatoes in half through the middle and grate them into a bowl/deep plate to catch all of the flesh and juices. To grate, hold the tomato half by the end and grate the inside edge so that you are left holding the skin. Discard the skins.
  3. Warm roughly half of the oil in a medium-small pot over a medium heat then add the onion. Cook the onion for a few minutes to soften it then add the rest of the oil and the garlic.
  4. Stir to mix then add the tomatoes, sugar, salt and pepper. Cook the mixture for a minute or two to warm through then add the beans.
  5. Stir to try to get all of the beans until the liquid then cover the pot, reduce the heat and simmer for around 30-40 minutes. Keep an eye on the liquid level, particularly towards the end and if it looks dry, add a little water.
  6. Sprinkle in the parsley, stir this through and cook a minute more before serving. Can be served as a side dish or as a main with eg bread and feta cheese.

Nutrition Information

Calories 164kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 10g (3%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Sodium 83mg (3%) Potassium 349mg (10%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 1228IU (25%) Vitamin C 22mg (24%) Calcium 45mg (5%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4as

Amount Per Serving

Calories 164

% Daily Value*

Calories 164kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 10g 3%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Sodium 83mg 3%
Potassium 349mg 7%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 1228IU 25%
Vitamin C 22mg 24%
Calcium 45mg 5%
Iron 1mg 6%

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