Name: Fasolakia (Greek Green Beans) recipe
Ingredients: ¼ cup olive oil;1 small onion, grated;1 ½ pounds fresh green beans, trimmed;4 tomatoes, pureed;2 yellow potatoes, peeled and cut into wedges;½ teaspoon salt, or to taste;ground black pepper to taste;1 pinch white sugar;water to cover

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Ingredients

¼ cup olive oil 1 small onion, grated 1 ½ pounds fresh green beans, trimmed 4 tomatoes, pureed 2 yellow potatoes, peeled and cut into wedges ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste ground black pepper to taste 1 pinch white sugar water to cover

Nutrition Info

289.4 calories carbohydrate: 38.6 g cholesterol: : - fat: 14.1 g fiber: 10.3 g protein: 6.8 g saturatedFat: 2 g servingSize: - sodium: 316.7 mg sugar: 8.1 g transFat: : - unsaturatedFat: : -

Directions

Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat and stir in onion. Cook until onion has softened, about 5 minutes. Add green beans and stir to coat in the oil. Cook, stirring occasionally, 2 to 3 minutes. Add pureed tomato, potatoes, salt, pepper, and sugar. Stir well, then add water until beans are barely covered.
Bring to a simmer, partially cover with a lid, and cook gently over medium-low heat until green beans and potatoes are soft, 25 to 30 minutes. Uncover towards the end of cooking to reduce sauce if it is too watery.

Recipe Yield

4 servings

Recipe Note

Fasolakia are Greek green beans stewed with olive oil and tomato, with a few pieces of potato added for good measure. This is a main dish in Greece, not a side dish, and a prime example of plant-based eating! Good crusty bread is essential for mopping up the sauce and I always need to have a healthy chunk of feta on the side. Serve fasolakia warm or at room temperature for best flavor.

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