Fasolakia (Greek Green Beans)
These classic Greek green beans, called fasolakia in Greece, come from my mother's authentic Greek kitchen! They are so healthy and amazing.
Servings: 6
Calories: 160kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup chopped sweet or yellow onion
- 1 ½ pounds Yukon gold potatoes , cut into 16ths
- Drizzle of olive oil , or broth if you don’t use oil
- 2 pounds fresh string beans , ends trimmed
- 1 cup chopped parsley
- 1 pound fresh tomatoes , chopped
- ½ cup water
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Wash and clean the string beans, cutting off the tips and break in half.
- Sauté the onions with oil or broth until transparent. Abut 5 minutes.
- Add the potatoes and sauté for a few minutes.
- Add the tomatoes and sauté for a few more minutes.
- Add the beans, parsley, water, salt and pepper.
- Bring to a simmer. Cover and let it cook for 20 minutes or until the beans are tender. If it has too much liquid uncover and cook until the liquid evaporates and the sauce is thick.
- Serve!
Notes
- You can use any kind of string bean, all work well.
- This can also be a simple lunch with added bread and feta cheese.
Nutrition
Calories: 160kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 375mg | Potassium: 1063mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 2515IU | Vitamin C: 66mg | Calcium: 96mg | Iron: 3mg