How to Make Easy Fasolakia - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a delicious and easy dish to add to your weeknight dinner rotation? Look no further than this recipe for Easy Fasolakia, a traditional Greek dish featuring tender green beans cooked in a savory tomato sauce. This dish is not only incredibly flavorful, but also comes together in no time, making it perfect for busy weeknights when you want something hearty and satisfying on the table.

Fasolakia, which translates to "green beans" in Greek, is a beloved staple in Greek cuisine...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1 white onion, chopped
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans green beans, drained
  • 2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes in juice
  • 3 red potatoes, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1 ½ tablespoons dried mint
  • 1 tablespoon parsley flakes
  • 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon water, or as needed
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 35 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Heat 1/4 cup olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion until tender, about 10 minutes. Mix remaining olive oil, green beans, tomatoes, potato, mint, parsley, salt, and pepper into onion, adding enough water to cover the whole mixture. Bring liquid to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 1 hour.
  • Nutrition

    304 cal.

    • Total Fat: 19g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Sodium: 839mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 28g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 25mg
    • Calcium: 96mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 807mg