Fasolakia Lathera
Greek green beans and potatoes slowly braised with tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, and parsley until tender and richly sauced.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the green beans, potatoes, tomato, onion, garlic, and parsley as described in the ingredient list.
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Step 2
Heat the olive oil in the Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened but not browned.
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Step 3
Add the garlic and stir until fragrant.
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Step 4
Stir in the grated tomato, salt, and black pepper. Cook over medium heat until the tomato begins to form a loose sauce.
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Step 5
Add the green beans, potatoes, and water. Fold everything together gently and bring the liquid to a simmer over medium heat.
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Step 6
Cover the Dutch oven, reduce to low heat, and simmer until the beans and potatoes are nearly tender.
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Step 7
Uncover, fold in the parsley, and cook over medium heat until the vegetables are fully tender and the sauce has thickened around them.
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Step 8
Remove from the heat and let the fasolakia rest before serving warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition (Estimated)
Food safety
Caution: low
Rinse the produce before preparation. Refrigerate leftovers in a shallow covered container within 2 hours and consume within 3 days.
Risk factors
- knife and grater handling
- hot oil
- steam from the covered pot
- improper cooling of leftovers