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.
- Help you maintain a healthy weight.
- So heart healthy!
- Green beans are a low FODMAP food and can be enjoyed by many people who have chronic digestive issues.
- They provide protein for healthy muscles, organs, bones and hair.
- 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!
Enjoy the simplicity of this Greek Green Bean dish,
Mary
Other beans dishes you will enjoy!
Three-Bean Salad with Fresh Green Beans
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Just made your Quinoa stuffed cabbage rolls – Lahanodolmathes.
DELICIOUS
Please tell me how I can rinse quinoa 3 times with water, drain.
I don’t have a sieve with small enough holes to contain the quinoa.
Suggestions………….please.
Hi Elaine,
I do know some brands that pre-rinse their quinoa. The one that comes to mind is Bob’s Red Mill; can be found in most stores.
Or you can use a coffee filter or cheese cloth, that will do the trick!
Good Luck,
Mary
I tried last year Greek green beans and was delicious. Your recipe looks even better!