Healthy Greek Green Beans (Fasolakia)

Greek Green Beans Recipe in a white bowl.

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Healthy Greek Green Beans (Fasolakia)

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 Time15

Cook Time50

Total Time1 5

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Diet: Gluten Free

Servings: people

Calories: 976kcal

Author: Gwen Wolken

Equipment

1 Dutch Oven

Ingredients

5 tbsps olive oil divided
1 onion chopped fine
4 garlic cloves minced
pinch of cayenne
1 ½ cups water or chicken broth/vegetable broth
1 ½ lbs green beans trimmed and cut into 2-3 inch lengths
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
¼ teaspoon fresh parsley chopped
pinch of sugar
lemon juice to taste

Instructions

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 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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