The Best Green Beans You’ll Ever Make! Greek Green Beans | 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.

Grate 3 tomatoes that have been cut in half with a box grater, discarding the skins.

Heat 1/4 cup of olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.

Add in 1 small diced onion and 3-4 chopped potatoes, seasoning with salt.

Sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until the onions are translucent and the potatoes begin to soften.

Grate in 3-4 cloves of garlic and cook for an additional minute.

Add in 3 teaspoons of tomato paste and cook for another 2 minutes to caramelize slightly.

Stir in 1 tablespoon of Greek oregano until combined.

Add the grated tomatoes and mix in 1 pound of cleaned and trimmed green beans until well coated in the sauce.

Pour in roughly 2 cups of water, ensuring it nearly covers the beans without making it too soupy.

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cover the pan.

Cook for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring occasionally and checking the water levels until the potatoes are tender and the green beans are soft.

Remove from heat and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Garnish with fresh herbs and drizzle with extra virgin Greek olive oil.

Top with crumbled feta cheese before serving.

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