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Fasolakia
This fasolakia recipe is a classic Greek green bean recipe, made with fresh green beans, tomatoes, onions, garlic, and olive oil. Simple and oh so good. Don't rush the cooking time; the longer and slower you let the green beans simmer, the more delicious they’ll become. Fasolakia can be a main meal served with feta and fresh bread or a side dish served with fish or meat.
Ingredients
Method
- Heat olive oil in a large dutch oven or pot on medium heat.
- Add chopped onions; cook until tender. Add garlic, cook for one minute.
- Add trimmed green beans, chopped tomatoes, sugar, oregano, parsley (if using), salt, and pepper. Mix together.
- Reduce heat to low/medium. Simmer until beans are soft (I like to leave them for at least two hours). Stir occasionally. If adding a potato, add in the last hour. I don't add water because the tomatoes and beans produce enough liquid. However, feel free to add a bit if you feel you need to.
- Once done, take off the heat until ready to eat. Fasolakia are best served room temperature. Serve with feta cheese and fresh bread as a main meal, or as a side dish alongside any meat dish.
