Easy Greek Green Beans
Greek Green Beans, or Fasolakia, is a classic Mediterranean dish that combines tender green beans with a rich tomato-based sauce, flavored with olive oil, onions, and garlic. This recipe is simple and focuses on the beans, making it a perfect side dish.
PREP TIME
15 minutes
COOK TIME
50 minutes
INGREDIENTS
13
Serves: 4
Ingredients
- 5 Tbsp5 Tbsp5 Tbsp Olive Oil, divided
- 111 Onion, chopped fine
- 4 cloves4 cloves4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 pinch1 pinch1 pinch Cayenne Pepper
- 1.5 cups1.5 cups1.5 cups Water, or chicken broth/vegetable broth
- 1.5 lb1.5 lb1.5 lb Green Beans, trimmed and cut into 2-3 inch lengths
- 1 Tbsp1 Tbsp1 Tbsp Tomato Paste
- 14.5 oz14.5 oz14.5 oz Diced Tomatoes, 1 can
- 1 tsp1 tsp1 tsp Salt
- .25 tsp.25 tsp.25 tsp Black Pepper
- .25 tsp.25 tsp.25 tsp Parsley, fresh chopped
- 1 pinch1 pinch1 pinch Sugar, Raw
- 111 Lemon Juice, to taste
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Process
Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results
- Adjust the oven rack to the lower-middle position and preheat the oven to 275℉.
- Heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat until shimmering.
- Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened about 3-5 minutes.
- Add the garlic and cayenne. Cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Add the water, baking soda, and green beans. Bring to a simmer.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes.
- Stir in the tomato paste, tomatoes with their juices, salt, and pepper.
- Cover the pot and transfer to the oven.
- Cook until the sauce is slightly thickened and the green beans can be easily cut with a fork. About 40-50 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and stir in the parsley. Season with lemon juice to taste. Drizzle with the remaining olive oil and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
If you like your green beans with some "tang", add a dollop of yogurt spooned over the top before serving. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days and reheat gently on the stovetop.
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Coconut Free Dairy Free Egg Free Gluten Free Grain Free Nut Free Pescetarian Plant Based Shellfish Free Side Dishes Sugar Alcohol Free Vegan Vegetarian| This is our estimate based on online research. | |
| Calories: | 225 |
| Fat: | 18 g |
| Carbohydrates: | 13 g |
| Protein: | 2 g |
| Cholesterol: | 0 g |
| Sodium: | 729 mg |
| Fiber: | 5 g |
| Sugars: | 8 g |
| Sugar Alcohol: | 0 g |
| Calculated per serving. | |
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