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An authentic, easy, and simple recipe for Fasolakia, a Greek Green Bean Stew, made out of green beans and potatoes in an olive oily (Lathera) tomato sauce.

Fasolakia Lathera: Greek Green Bean Stew

tbsp (Greek) extra virgin olive oil

onion

garlic

tomato paste

400 g (14 oz) fresh tomatoes (or tomato pieces from a tin)

300-400 g (11-14 oz) potatoes

water (see notes)

salt

Black pepper

tsp oregano, 1/2 tsp thyme (fresh or dried)

bay leaf

(18 oz, approx.) green beans (fresh

feta (optional)

Finely chop the onion and garlic, cut off...

Finely chop the onion and garlic, cut off the ends of both sides of your green beans (and cut them into two parts, if they are very long), peel and cut the potatoes into smaller pieces, and also chop your tomatoes.

Heat 8 tbsp olive oil in a bigger...

Heat 8 tbsp olive oil in a bigger pan or pot and add the onions.

After a minute or two, add the garlic....

After a minute or two, add the garlic. Fry a bit more until the onion pieces turn translucent (both shall not turn brown).

Then add the tomato paste, and tomato pieces,...

Then add the tomato paste, and tomato pieces, and stir.

Next, add the potatoes and water (the potatoes...

Next, add the potatoes and water (the potatoes shall mostly be covered). Also add  salt, pepper, oregano, thyme, and the bay leaf. Cover and let it cook for about 15 min.

Now add the green beans and let everything...

Now add the green beans and let everything cook for 20 more minutes. Stir in between and check if more water is needed. It shouldn't swim in water but it shouldn't be completely dry, a little bit of sauce is what we want.

When the beans and potatoes are nicely soft,...

When the beans and potatoes are nicely soft, switch off the stove and add the remaining 2 tbsp of olive oil.

Serve your Fasolakia with white bread (to soak...

Serve your Fasolakia with white bread (to soak it with the delicious oily "Lathera"), and if you like, some vegan feta (on top).

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