Fasolakia are Greek green beans stewed with olive oil, tomato, and potato. This is a main dish in Greece, not a side dish, and a prime example of plant-based eating!
Preparation Time
15 mins
Cooking Time
35 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Calories
289 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add green beans and stir until coated in oil. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 to 3 minutes. Add puréed tomatoes, potatoes, salt, pepper, and sugar. Stir well, then add enough water to barely cover beans.
Step 2
Cover the saucepan partially with a lid. Bring to a simmer over medium-low heat and cook gently 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.
Ingredients
1 pinch white sugar
ground black pepper to taste
1 cup water, or as needed
1 small onion, grated
0.25 cup olive oil
0.5 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1.5 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
4 medium tomatoes, pureed
2 medium yellow potatoes, peeled and cut into wedges
