Best 8 Greek Style Green Beans Recipes

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Discover the delectable flavors of Greek-style green beans, a traditional dish that embodies the vibrant Mediterranean cuisine. This tantalizing recipe, often known as "fasolakia yiahni," is a symphony of tender green beans lovingly embraced by a rich tomato sauce, aromatic herbs, and a hint of tangy feta cheese. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey to Greece, where this dish is celebrated as a symbol of culinary excellence, enjoyed by locals and visitors alike.

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GREEK-STYLE GREEN BEANS



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I was captivated by this recipe since I'm both Italian and Greek. It has a decidedly Mediterranean flair. - Michele Scharf Lindenhurst, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups fresh green beans, cut into 2-inch pieces
1/2 small sweet onion, cut into thin wedges
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small tomato, cut into eighths
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper

Steps:

  • Place the beans in a saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. , In a small skillet, saute onion in oil for 3 minutes. Add the beans; saute for 5 minutes or until tender. Reduce heat. Add the tomato, oregano, salt and pepper; cool 1 minute longer or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 111 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 306mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

FASOLAKIA (GREEK GREEN BEANS)



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Fasolakia are Greek green beans stewed with olive oil and tomato, with a few pieces of potato added for good measure. This is a main dish in Greece, not a side dish, and a prime example of plant-based eating! Good crusty bread is essential for mopping up the sauce and I always need to have a healthy chunk of feta on the side. Serve fasolakia warm or at room temperature for best flavor.

Provided by Diana Moutsopoulos

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Greek

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

¼ cup olive oil
1 small onion, grated
1 ½ pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
4 tomatoes, pureed
2 yellow potatoes, peeled and cut into wedges
½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
ground black pepper to taste
1 pinch white sugar
water to cover

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat and stir in onion. Cook until onion has softened, about 5 minutes. Add green beans and stir to coat in the oil. Cook, stirring occasionally, 2 to 3 minutes. Add pureed tomato, potatoes, salt, pepper, and sugar. Stir well, then add water until beans are barely covered.
  • Bring to a simmer, partially cover with a lid, and cook gently over medium-low heat until green beans and potatoes are soft, 25 to 30 minutes. Uncover towards the end of cooking to reduce sauce if it is too watery.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289.4 calories, Carbohydrate 38.6 g, Fat 14.1 g, Fiber 10.3 g, Protein 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 316.7 mg, Sugar 8.1 g

GREEK GREEN BEANS



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In an effort to eat healthier, I'm trying to serve more vegetables," relates Kathy Armstrong of Post Falls, Idaho. "So I substituted green beans for the pasta in one of my favorite Greek dishes. It's even better than the original.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1-1/2 pounds fresh green beans, cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • In a microwave-safe dish, combine the beans, oil, garlic and salt. Cover and microwave on high for 5-7 minutes or until tender, stirring twice. Stir in cheese. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 107 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 285mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GREEK STYLE GREEN BEANS



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This recipe was adapted from a recipe posted in the Houston Chronicle. The key is to make the tomato sauce separately and serve on top of the beans. This method keeps the green beans crisp tender, and a bright green color. When the tomatoes and beans are cooked together the acidity turns the beans a dark olive color.

Provided by PanNan

Categories     Vegetable

Time 35m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1/2 cup water
2 medium onions, finely chopped
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon chopped of fresh mint or 1 teaspoon dried mint
2 teaspoons fresh oregano leaves or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
salt, to taste
black pepper, freshly ground,to taste
1 1/2 lbs fresh green beans

Steps:

  • Wash, tip and cut up fresh beans.
  • Place in pan with water to cover beans.
  • Simmer uncovered until beans are just tender, stirring a few times.
  • Meanwhile, combine undrained tomatoes with water, onions, parsley, garlic, mint, oregano, salt and pepper in a saucepan.
  • Cover; bring just to a boil, reduce heat and let simmer 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • When tomato sauce is thick, drain green beans and top with sauce; serve promptly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 66.9, Fat 0.5, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 14.2, Carbohydrate 15.1, Fiber 5, Sugar 7.3, Protein 3.3

GREEK GREEN BEANS (FASOLAKIA)



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All-star recipe for Greek Green Beans. Velvety, tender green beans & potatoes, braised in a tomato-olive oil sauce. Flavor-packed, satisfying, vegan, and gluten-free.

Provided by The Mediterranean Dish

Categories     Entree

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 13

Greek extra virgin olive oil (I used Private Reserve Extra Virgin Olive Oil)
1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
5 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp dried oregano
1 28-oz can peeled whole tomato
1 cup water
1 bay leaf
1 1/2 lb fresh French green beans, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces (frozen green beans work wonderfully in this recipe)
3 Yukon Gold potatoes (about 1 lb), cut into small piece (1/2 to 3/4-inch pieces)
Salt and black pepper
lemon juice
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.
  • In a large Dutch Oven, heat 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until tender, stirring occasionally (about 5 mins). Then add the garlic, cumin, and oregano. Cook another 2 mins, stirring regularly, until fragrant.
  • Add tomatoes, water, bay leaf, beans, and potatoes. Season with salt and pepper. Raise the heat and bring to a high simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Cover and transfer to the heated oven. Cook until the sauce slightly thickens, and the beans and potatoes can easily be cut with side of your fork; about 35 minutes or so. (It's a good idea to check once partway through cooking, add a little bit of water if needed.)
  • Remove from oven and stir in 2 tbsp lemon juice and chopped fresh parsley. Stir in a generous drizzle of olive oil (at least another 1/4 cup).
  • Serve immediately with Greek pita bread or your favorite rustic bread to sop up the sauce!

GREEK GREEN BEANS



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A nice mix of green beans, onion, and tomatoes simmered until soft and delicious! Just like Ya Ya used to make!

Provided by COLEE576

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Tomatoes

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

¾ cup olive oil
2 cups chopped onions
1 clove garlic, minced
2 pounds fresh green beans, rinsed and trimmed
3 large tomatoes, diced
2 teaspoons sugar
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir the onions and garlic in the skillet until tender.
  • Mix the green beans, tomatoes, sugar, and salt into the skillet. Reduce heat to low, and continue cooking 45 minutes, or until beans are soft.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 242.6 calories, Carbohydrate 14.6 g, Fat 20.6 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 11.8 mg, Sugar 5.6 g

GREEK-STYLE GREEN BEANS



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Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     easy, quick, side dish

Time 10m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 pounds green beans, washed and trimmed
2 plum tomatoes, cored and minced, optional
Several tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Fresh lemon juice to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil and salt it. Boil beans until just barely tender. Drain and rinse with cold water until cool, then transfer to bowl.
  • When ready to eat, toss beans with tomatoes, if using, olive oil, salt, pepper and lemon juice to taste.

GREEN BEANS GREEK STYLE



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Make and share this Green Beans Greek Style recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Jubes

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 lbs green beans
1 1/2 cups tomatoes, peeled and finely chopped
2 onions, finely chopped
3/4 cup olive oil
1 green pepper, thinly sliced
1 bunch fresh parsley, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/4 cup water
1 pinch sea salt
1 pinch fresh ground pepper

Steps:

  • Rinse the beans in cool water and cut of the tips and any stringy fibres.
  • Using a saucepan,sauté the onions in the olive olive until softened.Add the garlic and saute for a few further minutes.
  • Add all remaining ingredients and stir well.
  • Reduce the heat and simmer uncovered for around 50 minutes, or until the beans are tender. You may need to add more water if needed throughout this time.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 462.1, Fat 41.3, SaturatedFat 5.8, Sodium 177.5, Carbohydrate 23.1, Fiber 7.7, Sugar 10.6, Protein 5.4

Tips:

  • Trim the beans: Before cooking, trim the ends of the green beans. This will help them cook evenly and remove any tough or fibrous parts.
  • Use fresh, tender beans: For the best flavor and texture, use fresh, tender green beans. Avoid beans that are limp or have blemishes.
  • Cook the beans until they are tender-crisp: Green beans should be cooked until they are tender-crisp, but still have a slight crunch. Overcooking will make them mushy.
  • Season the beans simply: Greek-style green beans are typically seasoned with a simple combination of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper. This allows the natural flavor of the beans to shine through.
  • Serve the beans warm or at room temperature: Greek-style green beans can be served warm or at room temperature. They are a great side dish for grilled meats, fish, or poultry.

Conclusion:

Greek-style green beans are a delicious and healthy side dish that can be enjoyed as part of a variety of meals. They are easy to make and can be prepared in advance, making them a great option for busy weeknights. With their bright flavor and tender-crisp texture, Greek-style green beans are sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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