Greekgreenbeansbraisedwithmintandpotatoes Recipes

GREEK GREEN BEANS

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.

GREEK GREEN BEANS-FASOLAKIA LATHERA

Steps:

• In a medium pot, heat olive oil at medium to low heat. Sauté onion until soft.
• Add potatoes and heat for 2-3 minutes.
• Add beans and mix until covered with the olive oil.
• Add the tomatoes, parsley, sugar and salt and pepper and mix.
• Add hot water just enough to half cover the beans.
• Simmer with the lid on for about 40 minutes (do not boil).
• The beans are ready once there is no water left and the beans are soft.
• Enjoy with bread and feta cheese

FASOLAKIA

Steps:

• Heat a little more than half of the oil in a pan and sauté the potatoes, garlic and onion for a few minutes over medium heat, stirring regularly.
• Add the green beans, tomatoes, sugar and about 1¼ cup (300 ml) of water or just enough water to barely cover the green beans. Season with salt and pepper.
• Cover and cook over medium to high heat for 15 minutes.
• Reduce the heat and cook for 15 minutes over low to medium heat, until the green beans are tender.
• Uncover and add the parsley, dill, mint and remaining olive oil. Mix and cook for 3 minutes.
• At the end of cooking, if there is too much liquid, increase the heat for a few minutes and reduce the sauce, stirring gently so as not to crush the green beans and potatoes.
• Serve with bread and feta cheese on the side.

GREEK GREEN BEANS (FASOLAKIA)

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.
• In a large Dutch Oven, heat 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until tender, stirring occasionally (about 5 mins). Then add the garlic, cumin, and oregano. Cook another 2 mins, stirring regularly, until fragrant.
• Add tomatoes, water, bay leaf, beans, and potatoes. Season with salt and pepper. Raise the heat and bring to a high simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Cover and transfer to the heated oven. Cook until the sauce slightly thickens, and the beans and potatoes can easily be cut with side of your fork; about 35 minutes or so. (It's a good idea to check once partway through cooking, add a little bit of water if needed.)
• Remove from oven and stir in 2 tbsp lemon juice and chopped fresh parsley. Stir in a generous drizzle of olive oil (at least another 1/4 cup).
• Serve immediately with Greek pita bread or your favorite rustic bread to sop up the sauce!

GREEK GREEN BEANS BRAISED WITH MINT AND POTATOES

Steps:

• Combine olive oil and margarine in a non-reactive pan; heat through (can adjust oil/margarine ratio to personal preference, just have 3 Tbsp total).
• Add tomato juice or sauce, green beans, parsley and enough water to almost cover.
• Tuck the potato slices in between, partially cover pan with lid, and simmer for 25 minutes.
• Stir and season with salt, pepper, and 2 Tbsp chopped mint.
• Cook uncovered until green beans and potatoes are fork tender, about 10 more minutes.
• If the sauce has not thickened, pour it into a small pan, and reduce to one cup, then combine with the beans and potatoes in a warm serving bowl.
• Sprinkle with a little additional fresh mint and serve warm.

GREEK STEWED GREEN BEANS AND YELLOW SQUASH WITH TOMATOES

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.

GREAT GREEK GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• In a large skillet cook onion and garlic in hot olive oil about 5 minutes or until tender.
• Add undrained tomatoes, olives, and oregano.
• Bring to a boil; reduce heat.
• Boil gently, uncovered for 10 minutes.
• Add beans.
• Return to boiling.
• Boil gently, uncovered, about 8 minutes or until desired consistency and beans are tender.
• Transfer to a serving bowl; sprinkle with feta cheese.
• If desired, serve with a slotted spoon.

GREEK-STYLE GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Place the beans in a saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. , In a small skillet, saute onion in oil for 3 minutes. Add the beans; saute for 5 minutes or until tender. Reduce heat. Add the tomato, oregano, salt and pepper; cool 1 minute longer or until heated through.

GREEK GREEN BEAN SALAD WITH FETA AND TOMATOES

Steps:

• Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil and cook beans until they are soft, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain well. Combine green beans and tomatoes in a large bowl
• Stir together olive oil, white balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Add shallot, parsley, and garlic. Pour dressing over beans and tomatoes and mix. Mix in crumbled feta cheese. Allow to sit for 20 minutes before serving.

GREEK-STYLE GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil and salt it. Boil beans until just barely tender. Drain and rinse with cold water until cool, then transfer to bowl.
• When ready to eat, toss beans with tomatoes, if using, olive oil, salt, pepper and lemon juice to taste.

GREEN BEANS WITH LIME AND MINT

Steps:

• In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook beans until crisp-tender, 3 minutes. Drain; rinse under cold water. Transfer to a medium bowl and toss with olive oil and mint. Season to taste with lime juice, salt, and pepper. Serve immediately.