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Greek Green Beans In Tomato Sauce
Greek Green Beans in tomato sauce-fasolakia ladera is a popular traditional dish, especially in the summer. This is such an easy recipe for the most delicious green beans.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 350 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Greek
Ingredients
- 2 lbs fresh green beans rinsed, drained and trimmed
- ⅔ lb baby potatoes cut in half
- ⅔ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 28 oz San Marzano Tomatoes like Gustarosso
- 1 onion diced
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh herbs like parsley, basil, or oregano chopped
- dried oregano
- freshly ground pepper
- sea salt
Instructions
- Heat half of the olive oil in a stockpot. Saute the chopped onion for a few minutes on medium heat until transparent and fragrant. Add the minced garlic and saute for another minute.
- Add the green beans, potatoes, and tomatoes. Season with sea salt and pepper and a pinch or two of dried oregano. Stir ingredients and mix well.Cover the pot and simmer over low heat for forty minutes. After forty minutes, add the remaining olive oil and fresh herbs.Simmer for another five to ten minutes until most of the liquid has reduced.
- Serve with crusty warm bread and feta cheese.
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Notes
- Always check how much liquid is in the pot during cooking. If needed add a little (like 1/4 cup) warm water or broth.
- Nutritional Info – Please remember that the nutritional information provided is only estimated and can vary based on the products used.
- Feel free to use fresh or frozen beans depending on your preferences and time. With fresh beans, you must first wash them in plenty of water and drain them well. Trim both ends.
- Avoid adding water to the pot. Let beans simmer in their liquid and the tomato juice.
- Always check how much liquid is in the pot during cooking. If needed add a little (like 1/4 cup) warm water or broth.
- If using dried herbs, try these quantities from our reader Lisa: 3 teaspoons oregano, 2 teaspoons parsley, and 1 teaspoon basil, which go into the pot with everything before the 40-minute cook time.
Nutrition Information
Calories
350kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
31g
(10%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
18g
Sodium
189mg
(8%)
Potassium
959mg
(27%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Vitamin A
1442IU
(29%)
Vitamin C
44mg
(49%)
Calcium
116mg
(12%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 350
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 350kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Sodium | 189mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 959mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 1442IU | 29% |
| Vitamin C | 44mg | 49% |
| Calcium | 116mg | 12% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.