Fasolakia (Greek Green Beans)

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

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

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.