Description
These traditional Greek Green Beans (Fasolakia) are tender, flavorful, and simmered in a rich tomato-olive oil sauce. A Mediterranean classic made in just 7 simple steps!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup water or vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Optional: potatoes (cubed), carrots (sliced), fresh parsley
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pot and sauté onions until soft and translucent.
- Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the green beans and coat them in the oil and aromatics.
- Add crushed tomatoes, water or broth, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat and cook covered for 30–40 minutes.
- Uncover and cook an additional 10 minutes to thicken the sauce.
- Taste, adjust seasoning, and serve warm with bread or rice.
Notes
For richer flavor, add a sliced potato or carrot to the pot. This dish tastes even better the next day as the flavors develop!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: greek green beans, fasolakia, mediterranean recipe, green beans, healthy side dish