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Greek Fasolakia

Greek Fasolakia (Green Beans in Tomato Sauce)

Fasolakia is a traditional Greek green bean stew simmered in tomatoes, olive oil, and herbs until tender and full of rich, comforting flavor.
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Greek
Keyword: Comfort Food, Vegetarian
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 348kcal

Ingredients

  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 6 cloves of garlic minced
  • 2 lbs green beans trimmed and washed
  • 1 15-ounce can tomato sauce
  • 1 6-ounce can tomato paste
  • 1½ cups water
  • 3 medium potatoes peeled and quartered
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • ¾ tsp ground black pepper
  • 2 tbsp dried oregano
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Instructions

  • Pre heat oven to 375º F convection (400℉ for a standard oven). *See Note 1.
  • In a large roasting pan with a lid, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat and sauté your onion and garlic, stirring frequently.
    1 large onion, ½ cup olive oil, 6 cloves of garlic
  • When the onion has just begun to soften, add the green beans to the pan. Stir well to coat the green beans in oil.
    2 lbs green beans
  • Add the remaining ingredients. Stir well to combine.
    1 15-ounce can tomato sauce, 1 6-ounce can tomato paste, 1½ cups water, 3 medium potatoes, 1 tbsp salt, ¾ tsp ground black pepper, 2 tbsp dried oregano
  • Cover the roasting pan, and place in the oven for approximately 1 hour.
  • Remove from the oven and stir. Return to oven for another 45-55 minutes or until green beans and potatoes are cooked to your liking.

Notes

Note 1 - Convection setting and Roasting Pan: This is a great dish to use the convection setting on because the dish is covered and won’t dry out easily. If you don’t have a lid for your roasting pan, simply cover it tightly with aluminum foil.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 348kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 19g
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