Greek Green Beans

These Greek Green Beans (fasolakia) are a tasty way to level up your side dish game! A mouthwatering, easy to make green bean recipe that screams Mediterranean cuisine. We always serve this with our Greek Lamb as the perfect side dish. However, it's so hearty you can even enjoy it as a main meal!

Why You'll Love This Recipe

• Mouthwatering Flavors - excite your taste buds with this green bean recipe, flavored with Mediterranean spices and fresh herbs that will keep everyone asking for more
• Healthy - full of nutrients and vitamins, Green Beans are an essential part of a healthy diet
• Simple - like all Greek cuisine, rustic, flavorful and simple is best, easy to make and delicious

Ingredients

• Fresh Green Beans
• Grated Tomatoes (or large can of Crushed Tomatoes)
• Potatoes
• Tomato Paste
• Sugar
• Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• Onion and Garlic
• Herbs - Fresh Parsley and Fresh Dill
• Cinnamon Stick
• Feta - as garnish

How to Make Greek Green Beans

1. Sauté - cook onions in olive oil over medium-high heat for 5 minutes. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
2. Add Vegetables - stir in tomato paste and cook for 1 minute, mixing with onions. Add grated tomatoes and stir until evenly combined. Season with salt and pepper, and add sugar to balance acidity. Add green beans, potatoes, parsley, cinnamon stick and hot water.
3. Braise - bring to a boil, cover with lid, reduce to simmer and cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Season and Adjust - stir in the dill, and cook uncovered for another 5 minutes. If sauce is too watery, simmer until it thickens. If too dry, add extra water. Sauce should be thick. Adjust seasoning if required.
5. Serve and Garnish - sprinkle crumbled feta cheese and fresh dill. Can be served warm or at room temperature.

Greek Green Bean Variations

• Casserole - place green bean mixture into a oven proof dish and bake until cooked
• Mediterranean Vegetables - mix in green and yellow zucchini, eggplant and red bell peppers for a flavor twist
• Potato Free - for a light side dish, skip the potatoes but keep the flavors
• Romano Beans Fasolakia - instead of using string beans, substitute with larger Romano Beans

Serving Suggestions

• A Perfect Holiday Side Dish for Christmas or Thanksgiving feasts
• Instant Pot Greek Lamb - our go to side dish for this easy lamb recipe
• Instant Pot Greek Lamb Shanks - another quick Greek recipe
• Kleftiko - Greek Roasted Lamb or Goat
• Meze Feast - perfect for a Greek themed night full of appetizers
• Slow Roasted Leg of Lamb - oven roasted and screaming for a tasty side dish to serve with
• Chicken Souvlaki Skewers - grilled and easy to make
• Spanakopita Triangles - Spinach and Feta wrapped in Phyllo Pastry

Recipe Tips and FAQs

• Don't Rush the Simmer - to allow the flavors to meld and for the potatoes and green beans to fully cook, allow enough time to simmer
• Fresh Green Beans - the hero vegetable of the dish must be fresh for best flavors
• Proper Olive Oil - use Extra Virgin Olive Oil (Greek if you can find it) fruity in flavor, green in color, will bring the flavors to life
• Personalize with Spices - add a pinch of Paprika, Fennel Seeds, Thyme or Greek Oregano

Can I Use Frozen or Canned Beans?

Highly recommend to use fresh beans for best flavor and texture when making Fasolakia. However you can substitute with frozen beans (thaw first) or canned.

Can Greek Green Beans Be Made in Advance?

Yes, they are the perfect side dish to make in advance (make the day before and refrigerate until ready). The flavors deepen, and it can be served warm or at room temperature.

Storage and Re-heating

• Fridge - place leftovers in an airtight container and keep refrigerated. Enjoy within 3 days
• Freezer - not recommended for freezing, best enjoyed when freshly made
• Re-heating - reheat stovetop until warm, or microwave for 1 minute, and then in 30 second increments until heated through

Side Dish Recipes You'll Love

• Garlic Butter Green Beans
• Air Fryer Garlic Asparagus
• Butter Fried Green Peas
• Roasted Broccoli with Garlic Parmesan
• Easy Grilled Zucchini
• Crispy Roasted Moroccan Potatoes
• Oven Roasted Cherry Tomatoes
• Garlic Butter Potatoes
• Maroulosalata - Greek Lettuce Salad

Greek style Green Beans is a traditional but exciting way to serve a bit of Mediterranean flavor on your dinner plate. Each bite bringing perfect balance of Herbs, Garlic, Feta Cheese embraced by the garden fresh Vegetables. Bon Appetit! Приятного аппетита!

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