Fasolakia Lathera (Greek Green Beans)
Fasolakia Lathera, a classic Greek dish, transforms green beans into a flavorful meal with olive oil and tomatoes. Slowly braised with potatoes and spices, it absorbs rich flavors. Serve with crusty bread, or pair with grilled meats or salad for a complete meal.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ½ onion sliced thinly
- 1 pound green beans trimmed and cut in half
- 2 cloves garlic finely minced
- 1 potato cut into ¼-inch slices or half-moons
- 2 tomatoes grated or very finely chopped
- ¼ cup parsley
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Add the olive oil and sliced onion to a heavy bottomed pot or skillet and sauté until the onion becomes soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. This forms the aromatic base of the dish.
- Add the sliced potato and cook for an additional 3 minutes, just to heat it through and coat it in oil.
- Stir in the trimmed and cut green beans, grated tomato, and garlic and mix well.
- Add the kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Stir in the chopped parsley. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let the mixture simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the green beans and potatoes are tender and the flavors have melded together. Remove the lid and continue to simmer for about 10 minutes or until most of the liquid has evaporated.
- Adjust seasoning and serve with crusty bread to soak up all the sauce.
- Serve and dig in!
Video
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Notes
Chef Jenn's Tips
- Grating fresh tomato purees it without the use of a food processor. This is an old technique, but you could pulse it in a blender or food processor. You want it thick and a little bit chunky, not soupy.
- Regular green beans work fine in this recipe, but you could also use romano beans.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cupCalories: 216kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 4gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 307mgPotassium: 656mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1612IUVitamin C: 39mgCalcium: 66mgIron: 2mg
A Note on Nutritional Information
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