FASOLAKIA (GREEK GREEN BEANS)
Fasolakia are Greek green beans stewed with olive oil and tomato, with a few pieces of potato added for good measure. This is a main dish in Greece, not a side dish, and a prime example of plant-based eating! Good crusty bread is essential for mopping up the sauce and I always need to have a healthy chunk of feta on the side. Serve fasolakia warm or at room temperature for best flavor.
Provided by Diana Moutsopoulos
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Greek
Time 50m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat and stir in onion. Cook until onion has softened, about 5 minutes. Add green beans and stir to coat in the oil. Cook, stirring occasionally, 2 to 3 minutes. Add pureed tomato, potatoes, salt, pepper, and sugar. Stir well, then add water until beans are barely covered.
- Bring to a simmer, partially cover with a lid, and cook gently over medium-low heat until green beans and potatoes are soft, 25 to 30 minutes. Uncover towards the end of cooking to reduce sauce if it is too watery.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 289.4 calories, Carbohydrate 38.6 g, Fat 14.1 g, Fiber 10.3 g, Protein 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 316.7 mg, Sugar 8.1 g
GREEK STEWED GREEN BEANS AND YELLOW SQUASH WITH TOMATOES
Green beans are one of many vegetables that both Greek and Turkish cooks stew with abundant olive oil in dishes known as ladera. This recipe is inspired by one of them, but it's a far cry from the authentic version, which requires three times as much oil and simmers for a longer time. Don't be put off by the faded color of the beans; they're comforting and delicious.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, soups and stews, main course
Time 55m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a wide, covered skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat, and add the onion. Cook, stirring, until tender and translucent, five to eight minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for another minute until fragrant. Stir in the green beans, squash and remaining oil. Stir together for a few minutes, then add the tomatoes and 1/2 cup water. Bring to a simmer, then add salt and freshly ground pepper.
- Cover and simmer 30 minutes until the beans are tender and the mixture is stew-like. Add the herbs, and simmer for another five to 10 minutes. Add lemon juice if desired. Taste, and adjust seasonings with salt and pepper. Serve hot or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 197, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 34 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 920 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams
GREEK BRAISED LAMB WITH GREEN BEANS AND TOMATO
Make and share this Greek Braised Lamb With Green Beans and Tomato recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Jubes
Categories Lamb/Sheep
Time 1h15m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a large frying pan over a medium high heat.
- Add the diced lamb and cook until the meat is browned.
- Stir in the trimmed beans and onion. Cook for approx 10 minutes, stirring occassionally.
- Stir in the passata sauce, water, salt and pepper to taste and the chopped mint.
- Reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 3/4 hour to one hour -- until the meat is cooked through and the beans are tender.
- Check the liquid content of the dish at the 30 minute mark and if there seems to be too much liquid, simmer uncovered for the remaining cooking time.
GREEK STEWED POTATOES, GREEN BEANS, AND ZUCCHINI
I got this from Nava Atlas' Vegetarian Kitchen web site. I only changed from crumbling the feta onto the stew after serving to putting the crumbled feta directly into the stew after cooking.
Provided by Rob R.
Categories Stew
Time 55m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a large soup pot or steep-sided stir-fry pan.
- Add the onion and sauté until it is golden.
- Add the potatoes and water.
- Bring to a simmer, then cook, covered, over medium heat until the potato chunks are about half-done, about 15 minutes.
- Add the zucchini, green beans, tomatoes, and oregano.
- Simmer over low heat for about 20 minutes, or until the vegetables are just tender.
- Stir in the dill combination, Cut the feta cheese into chunks and put into the stew.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
GREEK CHICKEN WITH GREEN BEANS
My Greek grandmother made the most delicious Greek chicken and green beans with a lemon-tomato flavor. Whenever I make this slow-cooker recipe, I think of her. The juices from the chicken help flavor the green beans, but the beans can be prepared alone as a side dish without the chicken. -Elizabeth Lindemann, Driftwood, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 4h20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine the first 7 ingredients in a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker. Top with chicken. Drizzle with oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook, covered, on low until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 170°-175°, 4-6 hours., Preheat broiler. Place chicken on a greased rack in a broiler pan. Broil 4-6 in. from heat until golden brown, 3-4 minutes. Serve with bean mixture and, if desired, lemon wedges and additional fresh dill.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 324 calories, Fat 18g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 82mg cholesterol, Sodium 769mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 26g protein.
GREEK GREEN BEANS
In an effort to eat healthier, I'm trying to serve more vegetables," relates Kathy Armstrong of Post Falls, Idaho. "So I substituted green beans for the pasta in one of my favorite Greek dishes. It's even better than the original.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 15m
Yield 5 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a microwave-safe dish, combine the beans, oil, garlic and salt. Cover and microwave on high for 5-7 minutes or until tender, stirring twice. Stir in cheese. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 107 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 285mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
GREEK GRILLED CHICKEN WITH GREEN BEANS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cover one side of a grill with a large sheet of foil; fold up the edges to make a rimmed tray. Preheat the grill to medium high. Rub the chicken all over with the garlic powder and oregano; season generously with salt and pepper. Toss the green beans, tomatoes, garlic and olive oil in a large bowl; season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper.
- Brush the grill grates with olive oil on the side without the foil tray. Place the chicken on the grates and grill, turning halfway through, until marked and cooked through, about 15 minutes. Remove to a plate. Meanwhile, spread the vegetable mixture on the foil tray and grill, stirring occasionally, until tender and charred in spots, 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer the vegetables to a bowl; add the vinegar and dill. Season with salt and pepper and toss.
- Divide the chicken and vegetables among plates. Top the vegetables with the cheese. Drizzle with more olive oil.
GREEK-STYLE GREEN BEANS
I was captivated by this recipe since I'm both Italian and Greek. It has a decidedly Mediterranean flair. - Michele Scharf Lindenhurst, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place the beans in a saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. , In a small skillet, saute onion in oil for 3 minutes. Add the beans; saute for 5 minutes or until tender. Reduce heat. Add the tomato, oregano, salt and pepper; cool 1 minute longer or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 111 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 306mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
GREEK GREEN BEANS
Thanks to LonghornMoma I'm posting this for all to try. A super easy & yummy way to make green beans. A twist on my Greek spinach. Hope you all enjoy! Can be made ahead. Serves 4 of us (but we like it a lot, lol) more like 6-8. Easily doubled. Time is a guess--start to finish is maybe 20-25 minutes.
Provided by Jules211
Categories Vegetable
Time 15m
Yield 4-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook your green beans fresh or frozen. If using canned skip this.
- Heat the olive oil in a sauce pan, add the onions.
- Cook until soft about 5 minutes on low.
- Add everything but feta. If using canned green beans add now.
- Simmer on low until hot.
- Add feta.
- I've done this in the oven in a casserole dish, and in a foil packet on the grill. You're basically just heating everything through.
GREEK STYLE GREEN BEANS WITH TOMATOES AND FETA CHEESE
Make and share this Greek Style Green Beans With Tomatoes and Feta Cheese recipe from Food.com.
Provided by BakinBaby
Categories Vegetable
Time 12m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Saute onion and garlic in olive oil for a minute or so, be careful not to burn.
- Stir in diced tomaotes,olives & oregano; cook over med. heat for 3 minute.
- Add drained green beans, simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Right before serving, crumbled feta cheese on top.
GREEK GREEN BEANS (VRASTA FASOLAKIA FRESKA)
Steps:
- Cut beans into 2" lengths and snip ends. Boil beans to not quite tender. Remove beans to bowl. Saute onion in butter until soft, add back the beans and remaining ingredients and simmer until beans are tender
GREEK GREEN BEANS IN TOMATO SAUCE (FASOLAKIA)
I first ate this dish at the Olympus Restaurant in Newport, RI in the late 1960's. It has been a favorite ever since.
Provided by Marsha Gardner
Categories Vegetables
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 1. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onions and saute until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
- 2. Add garlic and pepper flakes and saute until fragrant, about a minute.
- 3. Add tomatoes, green beans, oregano; salt and pepper and simmer until the beans are soft; about 40 minutes.
- 4. Remove from heat, mix in dill and parsley and serve garnished with feta cheese.
GREEK MEATBALLS WITH GREEN BEANS AND TOMATOES (MAKE-AHEAD FREEZER MEAL)
Incredible meatballs with delicious flavor! This dish was created as a make-ahead freezer meal, but can easily be made from start to finish at one time (see Notes). Bake from frozen and serve with pita and tzatziki sauce, or Greek rice if desired. You can even toss the meatballs in your favorite pasta sauce or use the meat mixture to make tasty burgers! Consider making and freezing a double batch for an easy weeknight meal or snack.
Provided by NicoleMcmom
Categories Meatballs
Time 55m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Whisk together onion, feta cheese, bread crumbs, eggs, parsley, garlic, oregano, and lemon zest in a large bowl. Add turkey, salt, and pepper; mix until well combined.
- Use wet hands to form mixture into twenty 1 ½- to 2-inch meatballs. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven until browned and slightly firm, 10 to 12 minutes; meatballs will not be fully cooked at this point. Let meatballs cool completely, about 20 minutes.
- Combine cooled meatballs and green beans in a large, resealable freezer bag. Tightly seal the bag, allowing as much air to escape as possible. Freeze for up to one month.
- When ready to cook, preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Empty frozen meatballs and beans onto a large, rimmed baking sheet. Add cherry tomatoes and toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Bake in the preheated 425 degree F (220 degree C) oven until veggies are tender and meatballs are cooked through, about 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, stir together Greek yogurt, lemon juice, lemon zest, dill, and salt for tzatziki sauce.
- Serve meatballs and veggies with pita rounds and tzatziki sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 577 calories, Carbohydrate 44.6 g, Cholesterol 231.2 mg, Fat 24.4 g, Fiber 6.6 g, Protein 44.6 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 1382 mg
GREEK-STYLE POTATOES & GREEN BEANS (FASOLAKIA) RECIPE - (4.7/5)
Provided by ngaldi
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Prepare the string beans... rinse well and trim all stems Quarter the potatoes and give the onion a rough chop Roughly chop tomatoes (keep any juices) Heat a couple of tbsp olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat Add the onion, potatoes, tomatoes, and bay leaves Sprinkle with salt and pepper (and oregano, if using) and stir Set string beans on top of potatoes Cover and then reduce heat to low/medium heat Cook for about 30 minutes Meanwhile, finely mince the garlic cloves and parsley In a small bowl, mix the garlic, parsley, and about 3 tbsp olive oil Stir to mix and then aside until potatoes are ready After about a half hour, check potatoes for doneness Taste for seasonings- add salt and pepper as desired Remove bay leaves Plate and top with the garlic-parsley blend The more of a garlic fan you are, the more you'll want... I say the more the merrier
GREAT GREEK GREEN BEANS
This recipe was the $200 winner in the "Canned and Frozen Vegetables" category in the Feb 2002 issue of "Better Homes and Gardens". Very tasty, and so easy to prepare!
Provided by yooper
Categories Onions
Time 30m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large skillet cook onion and garlic in hot olive oil about 5 minutes or until tender.
- Add undrained tomatoes, olives, and oregano.
- Bring to a boil; reduce heat.
- Boil gently, uncovered for 10 minutes.
- Add beans.
- Return to boiling.
- Boil gently, uncovered, about 8 minutes or until desired consistency and beans are tender.
- Transfer to a serving bowl; sprinkle with feta cheese.
- If desired, serve with a slotted spoon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 208.6, Fat 12.3, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 16.7, Sodium 285.4, Carbohydrate 19.9, Fiber 6.1, Sugar 9.4, Protein 6.8
GREEK STYLE GREEN BEANS
This recipe was adapted from a recipe posted in the Houston Chronicle. The key is to make the tomato sauce separately and serve on top of the beans. This method keeps the green beans crisp tender, and a bright green color. When the tomatoes and beans are cooked together the acidity turns the beans a dark olive color.
Provided by PanNan
Categories Vegetable
Time 35m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Wash, tip and cut up fresh beans.
- Place in pan with water to cover beans.
- Simmer uncovered until beans are just tender, stirring a few times.
- Meanwhile, combine undrained tomatoes with water, onions, parsley, garlic, mint, oregano, salt and pepper in a saucepan.
- Cover; bring just to a boil, reduce heat and let simmer 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
- When tomato sauce is thick, drain green beans and top with sauce; serve promptly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 66.9, Fat 0.5, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 14.2, Carbohydrate 15.1, Fiber 5, Sugar 7.3, Protein 3.3
GREEK GREEN BEANS BRAISED WITH MINT AND POTATOES
A different way to fix green beans; the mint gives it some real zest. Excellent as a side dish with grilled chops, fish or eggs, or as a main dish sprinkled with feta or soft white cheese. From The Food of Greece by V. Liacouras chantiles.
Provided by winkki
Categories Potato
Time 50m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine olive oil and margarine in a non-reactive pan; heat through (can adjust oil/margarine ratio to personal preference, just have 3 Tbsp total).
- Add tomato juice or sauce, green beans, parsley and enough water to almost cover.
- Tuck the potato slices in between, partially cover pan with lid, and simmer for 25 minutes.
- Stir and season with salt, pepper, and 2 Tbsp chopped mint.
- Cook uncovered until green beans and potatoes are fork tender, about 10 more minutes.
- If the sauce has not thickened, pour it into a small pan, and reduce to one cup, then combine with the beans and potatoes in a warm serving bowl.
- Sprinkle with a little additional fresh mint and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 213.8, Fat 9.9, SaturatedFat 1.5, Sodium 210.8, Carbohydrate 29.6, Fiber 6.6, Sugar 4.6, Protein 4.8
ROASTED GREEN BEANS WITH GREEK DRESSING
I found this wonderfully tempting recipe in Cuisine Magazine. Serving suggestions include serving with lamb, grilled steak or salmon. Enjoy!
Provided by Bev I Am
Categories Beans
Time 25m
Yield 6 cups
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450°F.
- Snap off tips of beans at the stem end; place beans and nuts in single layers on two baking sheets.
- Drizzle with olive oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Toss to coat.
- Roast beans in lower half of oven 5 minutes; stir and roast 5 more minutes.
- In a large bowl; whisk vinegar, lemon juice, sugar, oregano, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Drizzle in oil; add sliced onion.
- Toss roasted beans and walnuts in dressing, then transfer to a large serving platter or individual plates.
- Garnish beans with crumbled feta; serve warm or at room temperature.
GREEK GREEN BEANS (SKETA FASSOULA)
Make and share this Greek Green Beans (Sketa Fassoula) recipe from Food.com.
Provided by basia1
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Wash and string the beans, but leave them whole.
- In a large, deep skillet, heat olive oil until hot.
- Add the onion and saute for about 5 minutes until it is tender, but not brown.
- Add the green beans.
- Cover the skillet.
- Cook for about 15 minutes or until the beans start to wilt.
- Coarsely chop two of the tomatoes (ONLY TWO).
- Add to the pan and cover again.
- Cook for another 15-20 minutes until the tomatoes have melted into a sauce.
- Taste and add salt and pepper as needed.
- If necessary add another one or two chopped tomatoes and continue cooking.
- You may need to add extra olive oil also as it contributes to the flavor.
- Cook until the beans are very tender.
- Trust me, crunchy does NOT work with this dish.
- Serve hot, cold, or at room temperature (the way Greeks do).
- If you can find good, creamy feta, crumble a good chunk into the beans before serving.
GREEK GREEN BEANS
This is good! Fresh green beans are better than frozen here. Serve over brown rice and pass lemon wedges and feta cheese to top with.
Provided by dicentra
Categories Vegetable
Time 10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large frying pan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and green pepper and cook until softened.
- Add tomatoes, green beans and garlic. Cover and reduce heat to low. Cook until beans are tender 12-15 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper.
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