Main CourseSide Dish

Fasolakia Lathera (Greek Green Beans)

Name: Fasolakia Lathera (Greek Green Beans)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: greek
Ingredients: 500 g green bean trimmed; 1 pcs yellow onion finely chopped; 3 clove garlic minced; 400 g crushed tomato; 0.25 cup fresh dill chopped; 0.25 cup fresh parsley chopped; 0.25 cup olive oil; 0.5 cup water; 0.75 tsp salt; 0.25 tsp black pepper freshly ground

This traditional Greek dish features tender green beans stewed in a rich tomato sauce with aromatic herbs. It's a comforting and flavorful vegan meal, perfect for a light lunch or a hearty side dish. The olive oil-based sauce creates a silky texture that highlights the freshness of the beans.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time: 1 hr
Serves: 4
Difficulty: Easy
Per serving: 199 kcal

VeganVegetarianGluten-free

Mise en place

Ingredients

500 ggreen bean, trimmed
1 pcsyellow onion, finely chopped
3 clovegarlic, minced
400 gcrushed tomato
0.25 cupfresh dill, chopped
0.25 cupfresh parsley, chopped
0.25 cupolive oil
0.5 cupwater
0.75 tspsalt
0.25 tspblack pepper, freshly ground

Equipment

dutch oven · large pot · knife · cutting board

The method

Step by step

1
Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
About 2 min
2
Add the chopped yellow onion and sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened and translucent.
About 7 min
3
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
About 1 min
4
Add the trimmed green beans, crushed tomatoes, water, chopped fresh dill, chopped fresh parsley, salt, and black pepper to the pot.
About 3 min
5
Stir everything well to combine, ensuring the beans are coated in the sauce.
About 1 min
6
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 30-35 minutes, or until the green beans are tender.
About 35 min
Cook’s note: Check occasionally and stir to prevent sticking. If the sauce becomes too thick, you can add a splash more water.
7
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, then serve warm.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Fasolakia is often served with a slice of crusty bread for dipping in the delicious sauce.

Per serving

Nutrition

75%Score

Calories: 198.7kcal
Protein: 4g
Carbs: 17.6g
Fat: 14.1g
Fibre: 5.5g
Sugar: 8.4g

Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.

Keep it good

Storage

Store leftover fasolakia in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Reheating

Reheat gently on the stovetop over low heat or in the microwave until warmed through.