Fashoulakia Greek Green Bean Side Dish
Transport your taste buds to the sun-soaked kitchens of Greece with Fashoulakia, a traditional Greek green bean side dish brimming with Mediterranean flavors. This easy yet flavorful recipe combines tender green beans simmered in a rich tomato sauce infused with garlic, olive oil, and aromatic herbs like fresh dill and parsley. Perfect as a side dish or a light, vegetarian main course, it beautifully complements roasted meats, grilled seafood, or fresh crusty bread. Ready in under an hour, this one-pot dish uses wholesome ingredients like ripe tomatoes and vegetable stock for a simple yet irresistible meal. Whether served warm or at room temperature, Fashoulakia is a fragrant, nutritious addition to your Mediterranean recipe collection.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Fresh green beans, trimmed
- 60 milliliters Olive oil
- 1 medium Yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 400 grams Ripe tomatoes, grated (or canned diced tomatoes)
- 1 tablespoon Tomato paste
- 240 milliliters Water or vegetable stock
- 15 grams Fresh parsley, chopped
- 10 grams Dill, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
1. Wash and trim the green beans, removing any tough ends or strings. Set aside.
2. In a large pot or deep skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
3. Add the finely chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent.
4. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
5. Add the grated tomatoes, tomato paste, and a pinch of salt. Stir well and cook for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
6. Pour in the water or vegetable stock, then add the green beans to the pot. Stir to coat the beans in the tomato mixture.
7. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 30-35 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the green beans are tender.
8. Once the beans are cooked, stir in the chopped parsley and dill, and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
9. Remove from heat and let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving. Serve warm or at room temperature as a side dish or light main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
204 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.4 g | 18% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.1 g | 10% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 728 mg | 32% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 18.1 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.5 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.9 g | ||
| Protein | 4.5 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 90 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 709 mg | 15% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
