| Fasolakia |
( Green Beans in Tomato Sauce )
One of my favourite meals. This easy to prepare meal is wholesome and hearty when served with fresh, thickly cut, bread and a slab of feta cheese.
Servings: 6
Credits: Eat Greek Tonight
This photo was taken at a small diner across from the port of Pireaus.
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| Fasolakia Ingredients |
| Order |
Quantity |
Ingredient |
Alternative |
Notes |
| 910 |
g |
Beans ( Green )
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Fresh, cleaned with strings removed. |
| 2-3 |
Clove |
Garlic
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To taste. Chopped. |
| 1 |
Large |
Onions ( White )
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Chopped. |
| 1 |
Bunch |
Parsley
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Chopped. |
| 1 |
Pinch |
Pepper
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To taste. |
| 4 |
Medium |
Potatoes
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Optional. |
| 2-3 |
Pinch |
Salt
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To taste. |
| 1 |
A Little |
Sugar ( White )
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Optional. To ease the sour of the tomato. |
| 125 |
mL |
Tomato ( (Juice) )
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| 4 |
Medium |
Tomatoes
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Ripened. |
| 4 |
Small |
Zucchini
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Optional. Cut in large pieces. |
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| Fasolakia Ingredients |
| Order |
Quantity |
Ingredient |
Alternative |
Notes |
| 2 |
lb |
Beans ( Green )
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Fresh, cleaned with strings removed. |
| 2-3 |
Clove |
Garlic
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To taste. Chopped. |
| 1 |
Large |
Onions ( White )
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Chopped. |
| 1 |
Bunch |
Parsley
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Chopped. |
| 1 |
Pinch |
Pepper
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To taste. |
| 4 |
Medium |
Potatoes
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Optional. |
| 2-3 |
Pinch |
Salt
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To taste. |
| 1 |
A Little |
Sugar ( White )
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Optional. To ease the sour of the tomato. |
| 1/2 |
Cup |
Tomato ( (Juice) )
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| 4 |
Medium |
Tomatoes
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Ripened. |
| 4 |
Small |
Zucchini
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Optional. Cut in large pieces. |
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| Fasolakia Directions |
Clean and remove the strings from the beans.
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Warm the oil in a pot and simmer the onions and garlic.
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Add the rest of the ingredients (except the potatoes) with a little water and slowly cook for 20 minutes.
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Cut each potato into 4 wedges and put them in the pot last.
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If needed, add more water and let the food boil for a while.
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Serve hot.
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