Fasolakia Lathera (Greek Green Beans)
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
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
- 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
- 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
Store leftover fasolakia in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat gently on the stovetop over low heat or in the microwave until warmed through.
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