Fasolakia: Greek Green Bean Casserole for Thanksgiving!

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers a healthier fat profile, while canola oil is more budget-friendly.

fresh parsley

🥗Healthier: fresh cilantro

💰Cheaper: dried parsley

Cilantro adds a different flavor, while dried parsley is a cost-effective option.

fresh dill

🥗Healthier: thyme

💰Cheaper: dried dill

Thyme is a common herb that complements the dish, while dried dill is less expensive.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: frozen potatoes

Sweet potatoes add nutrition, and frozen potatoes are often cheaper.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Add finely chopped onion and season with a pinch of salt, cooking until soft and golden, about 6-7 minutes.

Grate garlic cloves while the onions are cooking.

Add grated garlic to the pot and warm it through for a few seconds.

Add the potato chunks, trimmed string beans, freshly cracked black pepper, a pinch of red pepper flakes, and a heaping teaspoon of dried dill to the pot.

Pour in pureed canned tomatoes and vegetable broth (or water) to rinse out the tomato jar.

Bring the mixture to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to low, cooking for 30 minutes.

Remove the lid, increase heat to high, and mix everything well, cooking for another 15 minutes until the sauce thickens and the beans and potatoes are tender.

After cooking, let the beans and potatoes sit for a while to absorb the sauce and thicken further.

Add freshly chopped parsley, taste, and adjust seasoning if necessary, mixing gently to avoid mashing the potatoes.

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