Fasolakia

green beans

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: frozen green beans

Zucchini offers a similar texture and flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more affordable and has a neutral flavor.

fresh tomatoes

🥗Healthier: canned tomatoes

💰Cheaper: tomato puree

Canned tomatoes are convenient and often less expensive.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: parsnips

Parsnips provide a similar sweetness at a lower cost.

Chop potatoes into quarters and dice the onions.

Heat olive oil in a pan and sauté the onions until translucent.

Add salt to help the onions sweat out.

Add black pepper, paprika, and dried oregano to the sautéed onions.

Stir in tomato paste and cook for about half a minute.

Add the chopped potatoes to the pan and cook until they have some color.

Pour in canned tomatoes and 800 ml of water.

Bring the mixture to a simmer and add green beans.

Cover and cook for 45 to 50 minutes until the potatoes are tender and the beans are well cooked.

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