Fasolakia Recipe (Greek Green Beans with Potatoes)
This fasolakia recipe is a simple, flavourful Greek green bean stew with potatoes, fresh tomatoes, and plenty of extra virgin olive oil.
Ingredients
- ½ cup Olive oil
- 1 Large onion diced
- 5 Garlic cloves minced
- 1 Small red chilli diced (optional)
- 2 tablespoon Tomato paste
- 1 Fresh parsley bunch (small) chopped
- 10 Baby potatoes peeled and halved
- 400 grams Crushed tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Black pepper
- 500 ml Vegetable stock
- 500 grams Green string beans tips and tails trimmed
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, then sauté for 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in the tomato paste, red chilli, and parsley, mixing well.
- Add the potatoes, salt, pepper, and crushed tomatoes, stirring to coat everything evenly.
- Pour in the vegetable stock, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low-medium. Cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
- Stir in the green beans, cover again, and continue cooking for another 10 minutes.
- Remove the lid and cook uncovered for a further 10 minutes until the potatoes are soft and the liquid has slightly reduced.
- Turn off the heat and let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving.
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Notes
- Potato size: I use baby potatoes, so when halved, they cook quickly. If using larger potatoes, cut them into smaller pieces (quarters) to ensure they soften properly.
- Check for doneness: Cooking time may vary depending on your potatoes. Before serving, test a piece to make sure it’s as soft as you like. If needed, simmer for a few extra minutes.
- Serving suggestion: Enjoy with crusty bread and a generous crumble of Greek feta cheese on top.
Nutrition
Calories: 1807kcalCarbohydrates: 194gProtein: 32gFat: 111gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 13gMonounsaturated Fat: 79gSodium: 9821mgPotassium: 5296mgFiber: 38gSugar: 54gVitamin A: 6389IUVitamin C: 294mgCalcium: 470mgIron: 17mg
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