Greek Green Beans (Fasolakia)

Name: Greek Green Beans (Fasolakia)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4-6
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: Greek extra virgin olive oil (I used 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 Yukon 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

May 15, 2017 | Updated September 11, 2019 | By Suzy Karadsheh | 59 Comments

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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.

Fasolakia: Greek Green Beans

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.

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.

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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