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Traditional Greek Green Beans (Fasolakia Giahni)

Bushra
A classic Greek dish of green beans slowly stewed with tomatoes, onions, and olive oil until tender.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Main
Cuisine Greek
Servings 6 portions
Calories 342 kcal

Equipment

  • Large skillet

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1250 g green beans, trimmed fresh or frozen
  • 3/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 1/2 onions, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, chopped
  • 750 g ripe tomatoes, grated
  • 1 pinch sugar
  • 2 tbsp parsley, chopped
  • salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • To prepare this traditional Greek green beans recipe, start by washing the green beans thoroughly. Drain them in a colander and set aside.
  • Heat half the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and sauté until transculent and tender. Stir in the garlic, the grated tomatoes, the rest of the olive oil and a pinch of sugar and bring to the boil.
  • Add the green beans and blend well, so that the green beans are coated with the olive oil and the tomatoes. Turn the heat down, cover with the lid and simmer for around 30 minutes, until the beans are soft and most the juices have evaporated. During cooking, check out if the pan appears to be getting dry and add a little bit hot water if needed.
  • Towards the end of cooking time season with salt and pepper and stir in the chopped parsley.
  • Serve the Greek green beans (fasolakia giaxni) warm or at room temperature with salty crumbled feta cheese and lots of Kalamata olives. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 342kcalCarbohydrates: 22.9gProtein: 5.3gFat: 28.7gSaturated Fat: 4.2gSodium: 408.2mgFiber: 7.6gSugar: 12g
Keyword braised green beans, Greek cuisine, Mediterranean vegetables, olive oil stew, traditional fasolakia
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