Go Back
–+ servings
Fasolakia: a Greek green bean stew with potatoes and tomatoes

Fasolakia Lathera: Greek Green Bean Stew

Author: Plantbasedredhead
An authentic, easy, and simple recipe for Fasolakia, a Greek Green Bean Stew, made out of green beans and potatoes in an olive oily (Lathera) tomato sauce.
4,77 from 17 votes
Print Recipe Pin Recipe Save Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Dishes
Cuisine Greek
Servings 2 portions
Calories 917 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 500 g green beans fresh or frozen
  • 1 onion large
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 350 g potatoes
  • 400 g tomatoes fresh or from a tin
  • 10 tbsp olive oil Greek, extra virgin
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1/2 cup water see notes
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • black pepper
  • 1 tsp oregano fresh or dried
  • 1/2 tsp thyme fresh or dried
  • 1 bay leaf
  • vegan feta optional

Instructions
 

  • Cut off the ends of both sides of your green beans (and cut them into two parts, if they are very long), finely chop the onion and garlic, peel and cut the potatoes into smaller pieces, and also chop your tomatoes.
  • Heat 8 tbsp olive oil in a bigger pan or pot and add the onions.
  • After a minute or two, add the garlic. Fry a bit more until the onion pieces turn translucent (both shall not turn brown).
  • Then add the tomato paste, and tomato pieces, and stir.
  • Next, add the potatoes and water (the potatoes shall mostly be covered). Also add salt, pepper, oregano, thyme, and the bay leaf. Cover and let it cook for about 15 min.
  • Now add the green beans and let everything cook for 20 more minutes. Stir in between and check if more water is needed. It shouldn't swim in water but it shouldn't be completely dry, a little bit of sauce is what we want.
  • When the beans and potatoes are nicely soft, switch off the stove and add the remaining 2 tbsp of olive oil.
  • Serve your Fasolakia with white bread (to soak it with the delicious oily "Lathera"), and if you like, some vegan feta (on top).

Notes

  • That’s a Greek dish, don’t be greedy with olive oil!
  • Use less water if you use frozen beans, start with 1/4 cup, and add more water only if needed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 portionCalories: 917kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 11gFat: 72gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 52gSodium: 992mgPotassium: 1942mgFiber: 15gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 3564IUVitamin C: 101mgCalcium: 182mgIron: 6mg