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Fasolakia in a large pot next to a small bowl of chopped parsley.
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Greek Green Beans (Fasolakia)

All-star recipe for Greek Green Beans. Velvety, tender green beans & potatoes, braised in a tomato-olive oil sauce. Flavor-packed, satisfying, vegan, and gluten-free.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Entree
Cuisine: Greek
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 4 to 6
Author: Suzy Karadsheh

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil (divided)
  • 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 5 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 (28 ounce) can peeled whole tomatoes
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 1/2 pounds 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 pound), cut into small pieces (1/2 to 3/4-inch)
  • Kosher salt
  • Black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves

Instructions

  • Get ready. Preheat your oven to 300°F.
  • Soften the onions. In a large Dutch oven, heat half of the olive oil over medium. Add the onion and cook until tender, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Then add the garlic, cumin, and oregano. Cook another 2 minutes, stirring regularly.
  • Simmer the beans. Add tomatoes, water, bay leaf, green beans beans, and potatoes. Season with salt and pepper. Raise the heat and bring to a high simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • 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.)
  • Season and serve. Remove from oven and stir in the lemon juice, parsley, and remaining olive oil. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Shop this recipe: Visit our shop to browse quality Mediterranean ingredients, including the olive oil and spices used in this recipe.
  • 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."

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