Fasolakia Ladera (Green Beans Stew) Recipe

Name: Fasolakia Ladera (Green Beans Stew)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 kg fresh green beans (alternatively use frozen French green beans); 450 g potatoes, cut in 1 1/2 inches pieces; 450 g plum tomatoes (alternatively use 1 tin of tomatoes); 3 medium onions, finely chopped; 4 garlic cloves, crushed; 100 ml olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon paprika (optional); 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; salt & freshly ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons parsley, finely chopped to garnish (optional)

Servings: persons

1 kg fresh green beans (alternatively use frozen French green beans)
450 g potatoes, cut in 1 1/2 inches pieces
450 g plum tomatoes (alternatively use 1 tin of tomatoes)
3 medium onions, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, crushed
100 ml olive oil
1/2 teaspoon paprika (optional)
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
salt & freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons parsley, finely chopped to garnish (optional)

1
If using fresh beans cut off the tips on both ends and if necessary remove strings along the edges.
2
Heat the olive oil in a pan and fry the onions and garlic until softened.
3
Add the beans and fold gently a few times until beans soften up a bit.
4
Add the tomatoes, salt, pepper & paprika and 300 ml of boiling water, bring to the boil and simmer for half an hour.
5
Add potatoes and make sure they are just covered in the water. (Add more boiling water if necessary). Cover pan and simmer for 1-11/2 hours or until potatoes are very soft.
6
Turn heat off and stir in the cinnamon. DO NOT ommit the cinnamon. This is what makes this dish really special.
7
Garnish with parsley (optional) and serve with fresh bread and feta cheese.
8
Can also be eaten cold.

584

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 kg fresh green beans (alternatively use frozen French green beans), 450 g potatoes, cut in 1 1/2 inches pieces, 450 g plum tomatoes (alternatively use 1 tin of tomatoes), 3 medium onions, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Fasolakia Ladera (Green Beans Stew) falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Fasolakia Ladera (Green Beans Stew)

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