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Greek Green Beans (Fasolakia)

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Greek Green Beans (Fasolakia)! Velvety, tender green beans and potatoes, braised in a tomato and extra virgin olive oil sauce. A simple, flavor-packed, and satisfying entree or side dish. Vegan. Gluten Free.

Greek Green Beans (Fasolakia) | The Mediterranean Dish. Braised Greek green beans with tomatoes, olive oil, aromatics and spices. Tender green beans, so velvety in texture. Satisfying and every bit flavor-packed. A healthy vegan entree or side dish that is so simple to make. Get the recipe on TheMediterraneanDish.com

Egyptians call it Fasolia. Greeks call it Fasolakia. More accurately, Fasolakia Lathera, or braised green beans.

Actually, the word Lathera means, “ones with oil,” and it describes a whole category of Greek dishes where vegetables are meant to literally swim in quality extra virgin olive oil. Nothing better, in my opinion.

Greek Green Beans (Fasolakia) | The Mediterranean Dish. Braised Greek green beans with tomatoes, olive oil, aromatics and spices. Tender green beans, so velvety in texture. Satisfying and every bit flavor-packed. A healthy vegan entree or side dish that is so simple to make. Get the recipe on TheMediterraneanDish.com

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These Greek green beans are braised in tomatoes and extra virgin olive oil with onions, garlic and spices. Then they are finished with lemon juice, fresh herbs, and more extra virgin olive oil.

So, unlike crunchy steamed or sauteed green beans, these Greek green beans are velvety, tender, but certainly not mushy.

Greek Green Beans (Fasolakia) | The Mediterranean Dish. Braised Greek green beans with tomatoes, olive oil, aromatics and spices. Tender green beans, so velvety in texture. Satisfying and every bit flavor-packed. A healthy vegan entree or side dish that is so simple to make. Get the recipe on TheMediterraneanDish.com

There are as many variations of traditional Greek green beans as you can imagine. Every household has it’s twist. In this recipe, I used potatoes to give the beans more substance as a vegan entree.

What to serve with Greek Green Beans

All you really need is some good Greek pita bread or your favorite rustic bread to sop up the sauce. But, to serve these green beans simply as a side, you can add rice and your favorite protein like grilled chicken or lamb. I typically prepare a simple Greek salad or this 3-ingredient Mediterranean salad to start the meal.

 

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Greek Green Beans (Fasolakia) | The Mediterranean Dish. Braised Greek green beans with tomatoes, olive oil, aromatics and spices. Tender green beans, so velvety in texture. Satisfying and every bit flavor-packed. A healthy vegan entree or side dish that is so simple to make. Get the recipe on TheMediterraneanDish.com

Greek Green Beans (Fasolakia)

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  • Author: The Mediterranean Dish
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 50 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 4-6
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Ingredients

  • Private Reserve Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 5 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 28-oz can peeled whole tomato
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 1/2 lb fresh French green beans, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces (frozen green beans work wonderfully in this recipe)
  • 3 Yokon gold potatoes (about 1 lb), cut into small piece (1/2 to 3/4-inch pieces)
  • Salt and black pepper
  • lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.
  2. In a large Dutch Oven, heat 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until tender, stirring occasionally (about 5 mins). Then add the garlic, cumin, and oregano. Cook another 2 mins, stirring regularly, until fragrant.
  3. Add tomatoes, water, bay leaf, beans, and potatoes. Season with salt and pepper. Raise the heat and bring to a high simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Cover and transfer to the heated oven. Cook until the sauce slightly thickens, and the beans and potatoes can easily be cut with side of your fork; about 35 minutes or so. (It’s a good idea to check once partway through cooking, add a little bit of water if needed.)
  5. Remove from oven and stir in 2 tbsp lemon juice and chopped fresh parsley. Stir in a generous drizzle of olive oil (at least another 1/4 cup).
  6. Serve immediately with Greek pita bread or your favorite rustic bread to sop up the sauce!

Notes

  • These green beans are also great as a side dish atop Lebanese rice and next to your favorite protein, chicken kabobs, for example. See more suggestions in the post under “what to serve with Greek Green Beans.”
  • Recommended for this recipe our Private Reserve or Early Harvest extra virgin olive oil, from organically grown and processed Koroneiki olives. And organic ground cumin!
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More Recipes To Try

Easy Greek White Bean Soup (Fasolada) 

Easy Greek Chicken and Potato Dinner

Cauliflower and Chickpea Stew

Greek Moussaka: Eggplant Casserole

 

Greek Green Beans (Fasolakia) | The Mediterranean Dish. Braised Greek green beans with tomatoes, olive oil, aromatics and spices. Tender green beans, so velvety in texture. Satisfying and every bit flavor-packed. A healthy vegan entree or side dish that is so simple to make. Get the recipe on TheMediterraneanDish.com

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  2. Delicious, another keeper to add to the rotation. Made it with freshly harvested sunchokes since I didn’t have potatoes.

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  3. I have made this fish for dinner tonight and it was an absolute hit. Beautiful flavor, easy to make and very cheap dish. Will definitely make it again.

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  7. Made this last night and it was totally delicious. Thanks for the recipe, I’m sure it’s going to become a regular in our house ?

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  8. I make a dish like this (minus the potatoes) at least twice a month. The lemon juice at the end really takes it to the next level! Love eating it with feta and some good crusty bread to soak up all those delicious juices! I’ll have to try it with potatoes next time!

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  9. This is how my mother made this recipe. I love it! Do you have a recipe for Bamias ( Greek Okra)?
    If you do I wish you would post it. My aunt used to make it but I don’t have the recipe. 🙁

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  13. This looks so good! I love all of the flavors in this recipe and I love how healthy this is. I am definitely going to try this one and can’t wait to smell my kitchen as it cooks. Thanks for sharing!

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  15. This looks so good and full of flavor. I could eat this for a main meal, the potatoes would actually make this quite filling.

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