Fasolia recipe, Φασόλια λαδερά, green string bean recipe, string bean recipe. Greek 🇬🇷food recipe

white beans

🥗Healthier: cannellini beans

💰Cheaper: navy beans

Navy beans are often less expensive and still provide a similar texture.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a more budget-friendly option with a neutral flavor.

bell pepper

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: carrots

Carrots add sweetness and are often less expensive.

lemon juice

🥗Healthier: lime juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Vinegar can provide acidity at a lower cost.

Wash and cut 1 kilogram of string beans.

Chop 1 kilogram of tomatoes into large chunks.

Slice 1 large onion into rings.

Add 50 milliliters of Greek olive oil to a pot.

Sauté the onion and garlic for about 5 minutes.

Add salt and black pepper to the pot.

Cover and add the chopped tomatoes; simmer for 5 minutes.

Add the string beans and cover again.

Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 15 minutes.

Add 200 milliliters of water and lower heat to low; cook covered for about half an hour.

Add chopped parsley, mix well, and serve.

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