Greek String Beans ~ Fasolakia

My garden is runneth over…with fresh green string beans. And what comes to mind – is this Greek string bean dish. With the traditional slow braising cooking method, this has become a favorite of ours at the dinner table. Made with simple pantry ingredients, it’s quick and ready to serve in minutes. You may also consider it as a side with fresh BBQ fish, chicken or lamb.  Or just serve it alone, with a hunk of artisan bread- and a sprinkle of fresh Greek Feta, that’s how I love it! This Greek bean dish is meant to be a simple summer meal from your garden’s summer bounty!

Green Beans are nutritional alone or with the addition of evoo, garlic and onions.

1. Help you maintain a healthy weight.
2. So, heart healthy!
3. Green beans are a low FODMAP food and can be enjoyed by many people who have chronic digestive issues.
4. They provide protein for healthy muscles, organs, bones and hair.
5. Provide vitamins and minerals to your diet. For more information go online to: Healthline.

Just picked from my garden!

Line up the green beans with the top ends together and snip off the ends. Leave the cute curly-end, they are edible and sweet-looking.

Once you have the onions and garlic cooked, add the rest of the ingredients and fill the pot with water just to cover and cook.

This is a braising technique slow and long, so the flavors have a chance to meld together. The beans are even better the next day!

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Greek String Beans ~ Fasolakia

This pantry summer meal will be a delight for anyone at the dinner table. Simply made and so healthy!

Course Main or Side Dish

Cuisine California Greek

Keyword evoo, fasolakia, green beans

Servings 4

Author Mary Papoulias-Platis

Ingredients

• 1 pound green beans, trimmed on the ends and left whole
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 onions, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 4 teaspoons tomato paste, or 1/4 small can of tomato sauce
• 1 tablespoon fresh dill, or parsley, or oregano
• salt and pepper
• Enough water to cover beans.

Instructions

1. Wash and trim the green beans at the top of the bean.
2. In a deep dutch oven or skillet heat the oil on medium.
3. Add the onions and cook for 4 -5 minutes until softened, then add garlic and cook for 2 more minutes.
4. Add the beans to the onions and tomato sauce, water, herbs, salt and pepper.
5. Cover and cook for 15-20 minutes.

6. Uncover and cook until liquid until reduced and sauce thickens. Test for doneness. And serve.

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Have a great summer,

© 2013 – 2026, Mary Papoulias-Platis. All rights reserved.

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Tagged as: dill, Greek string beans, side dish, Simply Greek, summer, vegetarian