**A Culinary Journey to Greece: Exploring the Delightful Flavors of Green Beans**
Embark on a culinary adventure to the heart of Greece and discover the charm of green beans prepared in diverse and delectable ways. This collection of recipes takes you on a journey through the vibrant flavors and aromas of traditional Greek cuisine. From the classic Fasolakia Lathera, a comforting green bean stew, to the refreshing Green Bean Salad with Lemon and Herbs, each recipe is a testament to the culinary heritage of Greece. Discover the secrets of creating the perfect Gigantes Plaki, where green beans dance harmoniously with giant beans in a flavorful tomato sauce. Indulge in the simplicity of Green Beans with Garlic and Olive Oil, a dish where the natural goodness of green beans shines through. And for a quick and healthy snack, whip up some Air Fryer Green Beans, crispy and addictive with a hint of herbs. Join us on this culinary adventure as we explore the delightful world of Greek green beans.
FASOLAKIA (GREEK GREEN BEANS)
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
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 STEWED GREEN BEANS AND YELLOW SQUASH WITH TOMATOES
Green beans are one of many vegetables that both Greek and Turkish cooks stew with abundant olive oil in dishes known as ladera. This recipe is inspired by one of them, but it's a far cry from the authentic version, which requires three times as much oil and simmers for a longer time. Don't be put off by the faded color of the beans; they're comforting and delicious.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, soups and stews, main course
Time 55m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a wide, covered skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat, and add the onion. Cook, stirring, until tender and translucent, five to eight minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for another minute until fragrant. Stir in the green beans, squash and remaining oil. Stir together for a few minutes, then add the tomatoes and 1/2 cup water. Bring to a simmer, then add salt and freshly ground pepper.
- Cover and simmer 30 minutes until the beans are tender and the mixture is stew-like. Add the herbs, and simmer for another five to 10 minutes. Add lemon juice if desired. Taste, and adjust seasonings with salt and pepper. Serve hot or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 197, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 34 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 920 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams
GREEK STEWED POTATOES, GREEN BEANS, AND ZUCCHINI
I got this from Nava Atlas' Vegetarian Kitchen web site. I only changed from crumbling the feta onto the stew after serving to putting the crumbled feta directly into the stew after cooking.
Provided by Rob R.
Categories Stew
Time 55m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a large soup pot or steep-sided stir-fry pan.
- Add the onion and sauté until it is golden.
- Add the potatoes and water.
- Bring to a simmer, then cook, covered, over medium heat until the potato chunks are about half-done, about 15 minutes.
- Add the zucchini, green beans, tomatoes, and oregano.
- Simmer over low heat for about 20 minutes, or until the vegetables are just tender.
- Stir in the dill combination, Cut the feta cheese into chunks and put into the stew.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
GREEK CHICKEN WITH GREEN BEANS
My Greek grandmother made the most delicious Greek chicken and green beans with a lemon-tomato flavor. Whenever I make this slow-cooker recipe, I think of her. The juices from the chicken help flavor the green beans, but the beans can be prepared alone as a side dish without the chicken. -Elizabeth Lindemann, Driftwood, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 4h20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine the first 7 ingredients in a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker. Top with chicken. Drizzle with oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook, covered, on low until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 170°-175°, 4-6 hours., Preheat broiler. Place chicken on a greased rack in a broiler pan. Broil 4-6 in. from heat until golden brown, 3-4 minutes. Serve with bean mixture and, if desired, lemon wedges and additional fresh dill.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 324 calories, Fat 18g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 82mg cholesterol, Sodium 769mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 26g protein.
GREEK GREEN BEANS
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
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 BRAISED LAMB WITH GREEN BEANS AND TOMATO
Make and share this Greek Braised Lamb With Green Beans and Tomato recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Jubes
Categories Lamb/Sheep
Time 1h15m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a large frying pan over a medium high heat.
- Add the diced lamb and cook until the meat is browned.
- Stir in the trimmed beans and onion. Cook for approx 10 minutes, stirring occassionally.
- Stir in the passata sauce, water, salt and pepper to taste and the chopped mint.
- Reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 3/4 hour to one hour -- until the meat is cooked through and the beans are tender.
- Check the liquid content of the dish at the 30 minute mark and if there seems to be too much liquid, simmer uncovered for the remaining cooking time.
GREEK GRILLED CHICKEN WITH GREEN BEANS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cover one side of a grill with a large sheet of foil; fold up the edges to make a rimmed tray. Preheat the grill to medium high. Rub the chicken all over with the garlic powder and oregano; season generously with salt and pepper. Toss the green beans, tomatoes, garlic and olive oil in a large bowl; season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper.
- Brush the grill grates with olive oil on the side without the foil tray. Place the chicken on the grates and grill, turning halfway through, until marked and cooked through, about 15 minutes. Remove to a plate. Meanwhile, spread the vegetable mixture on the foil tray and grill, stirring occasionally, until tender and charred in spots, 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer the vegetables to a bowl; add the vinegar and dill. Season with salt and pepper and toss.
- Divide the chicken and vegetables among plates. Top the vegetables with the cheese. Drizzle with more olive oil.
GREEK GREEN BEANS
Thanks to LonghornMoma I'm posting this for all to try. A super easy & yummy way to make green beans. A twist on my Greek spinach. Hope you all enjoy! Can be made ahead. Serves 4 of us (but we like it a lot, lol) more like 6-8. Easily doubled. Time is a guess--start to finish is maybe 20-25 minutes.
Provided by Jules211
Categories Vegetable
Time 15m
Yield 4-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook your green beans fresh or frozen. If using canned skip this.
- Heat the olive oil in a sauce pan, add the onions.
- Cook until soft about 5 minutes on low.
- Add everything but feta. If using canned green beans add now.
- Simmer on low until hot.
- Add feta.
- I've done this in the oven in a casserole dish, and in a foil packet on the grill. You're basically just heating everything through.
GREEK GREEN BEANS IN TOMATO SAUCE (FASOLAKIA)
I first ate this dish at the Olympus Restaurant in Newport, RI in the late 1960's. It has been a favorite ever since.
Provided by Marsha Gardner
Categories Vegetables
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 1. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onions and saute until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
- 2. Add garlic and pepper flakes and saute until fragrant, about a minute.
- 3. Add tomatoes, green beans, oregano; salt and pepper and simmer until the beans are soft; about 40 minutes.
- 4. Remove from heat, mix in dill and parsley and serve garnished with feta cheese.
GREEK STYLE GREEN BEANS WITH TOMATOES AND FETA CHEESE
Make and share this Greek Style Green Beans With Tomatoes and Feta Cheese recipe from Food.com.
Provided by BakinBaby
Categories Vegetable
Time 12m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Saute onion and garlic in olive oil for a minute or so, be careful not to burn.
- Stir in diced tomaotes,olives & oregano; cook over med. heat for 3 minute.
- Add drained green beans, simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Right before serving, crumbled feta cheese on top.
GREEK GREEN BEANS (VRASTA FASOLAKIA FRESKA)
Steps:
- Cut beans into 2" lengths and snip ends. Boil beans to not quite tender. Remove beans to bowl. Saute onion in butter until soft, add back the beans and remaining ingredients and simmer until beans are tender
ROASTED GREEN BEANS WITH GREEK DRESSING
I found this wonderfully tempting recipe in Cuisine Magazine. Serving suggestions include serving with lamb, grilled steak or salmon. Enjoy!
Provided by Bev I Am
Categories Beans
Time 25m
Yield 6 cups
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450°F.
- Snap off tips of beans at the stem end; place beans and nuts in single layers on two baking sheets.
- Drizzle with olive oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Toss to coat.
- Roast beans in lower half of oven 5 minutes; stir and roast 5 more minutes.
- In a large bowl; whisk vinegar, lemon juice, sugar, oregano, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Drizzle in oil; add sliced onion.
- Toss roasted beans and walnuts in dressing, then transfer to a large serving platter or individual plates.
- Garnish beans with crumbled feta; serve warm or at room temperature.
GREEK GREEN BEANS IN TOMATO SAUCE
Categories Bean Tomato Side Sauté Vegetarian High Fiber Wheat/Gluten-Free Vegan
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Sautee the onion in the olive oil. Add the tomatoes and then the beans and sautee for a minute or two. Add water (sauce should cover beans) and bring to a boil. Stir in the parsley. Reduce heat, cover, and cook on low for 45 minutes. Sauce should have a thick and slightly oily consistency. Feel free to add potatoes or carrots to beef up the dish a bit!
GREEK GREEN BEANS (SKETA FASSOULA)
Make and share this Greek Green Beans (Sketa Fassoula) recipe from Food.com.
Provided by basia1
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Wash and string the beans, but leave them whole.
- In a large, deep skillet, heat olive oil until hot.
- Add the onion and saute for about 5 minutes until it is tender, but not brown.
- Add the green beans.
- Cover the skillet.
- Cook for about 15 minutes or until the beans start to wilt.
- Coarsely chop two of the tomatoes (ONLY TWO).
- Add to the pan and cover again.
- Cook for another 15-20 minutes until the tomatoes have melted into a sauce.
- Taste and add salt and pepper as needed.
- If necessary add another one or two chopped tomatoes and continue cooking.
- You may need to add extra olive oil also as it contributes to the flavor.
- Cook until the beans are very tender.
- Trust me, crunchy does NOT work with this dish.
- Serve hot, cold, or at room temperature (the way Greeks do).
- If you can find good, creamy feta, crumble a good chunk into the beans before serving.
GREEK GREEN BEANS
This is good! Fresh green beans are better than frozen here. Serve over brown rice and pass lemon wedges and feta cheese to top with.
Provided by dicentra
Categories Vegetable
Time 10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large frying pan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and green pepper and cook until softened.
- Add tomatoes, green beans and garlic. Cover and reduce heat to low. Cook until beans are tender 12-15 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper.
GREEK GREEN BEANS
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
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 GREEN BEANS
Make and share this Greek Green Beans recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Millereg
Categories Grains
Time 1h20m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Wash beans and break them in half or slice them lengthwise.
- Place in a large pot of cold water.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet and sauté the onions until soft and translucent.
- Drain green beans and add to the skillet.
- Add the rest of the ingredients.
- Cover and simmer over moderate heat for about 1/2 hour.
Tips:
- Choose fresh, tender green beans for the best flavor and texture.
- Trim the beans by removing the ends and any strings.
- Blanch the beans in boiling water for a few minutes to help preserve their color and crispness.
- Use a large skillet or sauté pan to cook the beans so that they have plenty of room to brown.
- Add some chopped onion, garlic, and herbs to the beans for extra flavor.
- Cook the beans until they are tender but still have a little bit of a bite to them.
- Serve the beans immediately with a squeeze of lemon juice and a sprinkle of feta cheese.
Conclusion:
Greek green beans are a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for any occasion. They are healthy, flavorful, and can be served hot or cold. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a dish that will impress your friends and family. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy side dish, give Greek green beans a try.
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