Fasolakia (Greek Green Beans)
343kcal
Ingredients
- 2 medium potatoes
- 4 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 white onion diced
- 220 g green beans
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 400 g chopped/crushed tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 20 g fresh parsley diced
- 100 g crumbled feta to top
Method
- Peel your potatoes and chop them into chunks.
- Heat 3 tablespoon olive oil in a pan and add the onion. Saute for 5-6 minutes until the onion has begun to soften.
- Add in the potatoes and saute them for a couple more minutes, until the edges begin to turn a little crispy and golden brown.
- Tip in the crushed tomatoes and add the sugar, salt and pepper.
- Add the green beans and most of the parsley (reserve some to garnish).
- Cover the pan with a lid and leave to simmer for 20 - 30 minutes, until the potatoes can be easily pierced with a fork.
- Serve with the crumbled feta on top, a drizzle of olive oil, and the remaining diced parsley.
Nutrition
Serving1gCalories343kcalCarbohydrates37gProtein9gFat19gSaturated Fat6gPolyunsaturated Fat13gCholesterol22mgSodium505mgFiber6gSugar13g
Notes
Sometimes this dish is served without the potatoes, so feel free to omit them for a simpler version of the dish.
If the sauce looks like it’s reduced too much, add about ½ cup (125ml) water to loosen it.