Fasolakia (Green beans in tomato sauce)
This staple on a Greek family table is both delicious and nutritious. It is totally vegan and can be served at room temperature. Everything is added to a pot and simmered gently until tender. It’s a easy as that.
SERVES
4
TO
6
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (45 milliliter)
- 2 cloves garlic, sliced
- 4 cups fresh trimmed green beans (2 pounds)
- 3 medium new potatoes, peeled and halved
- 2 cups prepared good quality tomato sauce (500 milliliter)
- 1 cup water (250 milliliter)
- salt and pepper to taste
- fresh chopped parsley to taste
Directions
- Trim and wash beans. Heat olive oil in a large pot or casserole over medium setting and sweat garlic, until just translucent, about two minutes.
- Add the trimmed beans and potatoes. Stir to just coat in oil and garlic.
- Add tomato sauce and water and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
- Cover and simmer for 35- 40 minutes until beans and potatoes are tender. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.
