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.

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 4

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

Directions

Step 1

1. Wash and trim the green beans, removing any tough ends or strings. Set aside.

Step 2

2. In a large pot or deep skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

Step 3

3. Add the finely chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent.

Step 4

4. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 5

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.

Step 6

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.

Step 7

7. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 30-35 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the green beans are tender.

Step 8

8. Once the beans are cooked, stir in the chopped parsley and dill, and season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Step 9

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

Serving size	(1367.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	834.2

Total Fat 58.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.4g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3334.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 71.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.7g	0%
Total Sugars 35.0g
Protein 17.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 342.3mg	0%
Iron 9.5mg	0%
Potassium 2797.1mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 59.6%

Protein: 7.9%

Carbs: 32.4%