This easy recipe for Authentic Greek Green Beans, aka Fasolakia Lathera, is a popular Greek dish traditionally served with feta, olives, and fresh bread. Green beans and potatoes are braised in a delicious olive oil tomato sauce until tender and flavorful. Most commonly cooked with parsley, these green beans are sometimes made – and equally delicious – with other fresh herbs, like oregano or basil.
The ingredients for this recipe couldn’t be any easier: olive oil, fresh green beans, onion, potatoes, tomatoes, parsley, and salt and black pepper. The recipe calls for a generous amount of extra-virgin olive oil, but don’t be tempted to reduce it. All that olive oil is what actually makes this dish so flavorful and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. If you don’t have in-season tomatoes, swap them out for canned tomatoes. This flavorful dish is great warm or at room temperature. And it will keep in the fridge for up to 3 days. Serve with briny feta and crusty bread. Enjoy!
To make the Authentic Greek Green Beans, you will need the following ingredients:
In a large skillet over medium heat, heat ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil and add 1 chopped onion. Sauté, stirring occasionally, until translucent and soft, about 5 minutes.
Add the chopped potatoes and let them heat for 2-3 minutes.
Add 1 pound green beans and toss until covered with olive oil.
Add the chopped tomatoes, ¼ cup chopped parsley, 1 teaspoon sugar if using, and ½ teaspoon salt and freshly ground black pepper and mix to combine.
Add enough hot water to just half-cover the green beans.
Gently simmer, covered, until there’s no water left and the beans and potatoes are soft, about 40 minutes.
Serve warm or at room temperature with bread and feta cheese.
These Authentic Greek Green Beans and potatoes are braised in a flavorful olive oil tomato sauce and make one delicious summer side the whole family will enjoy. Give this recipe a go soon, and be sure to let us know what you think!
Just the recipe inspiration I needed! I was looking for a recipe with beans and potatoes, and this is perfect! Thanks for sharing!
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