Fasolakia Lathera πŸ«› Greek Ladera πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· (Green Beans in Olive Oil)

By RichardObradovic | Fasting Dishes | Balkan | Oct 09, 2025 | 31 views

Description

Tender green beans stewed in tomato, onion, and lots of olive oilβ€”sweet, herby, melt-in-the-mouth and naturally vegan. πŸ…πŸ«’

Hook: One pot, gentle simmerβ€”market veg turns silky and rich with zero dairy. ⚑

Ingredients

Preparation

  1. 1️⃣ Aromatics: Warm πŸ«’ oil in a wide pot over medium. SautΓ© πŸ§… onion with a pinch of πŸ§‚ 6–8 min until sweet. Add πŸ§„ garlic 30 sec.
  2. 2️⃣ Build the stew: Stir in πŸ… tomato, 🍬 sugar, 🌿 oregano, and πŸ’§ 1 cup water/stock. Add πŸ«› beans (plus πŸ₯” and πŸ₯• if using).
  3. 3️⃣ Simmer: Season with πŸ§‚ and ⚫. Cover and cook 25–35 min, stirring occasionally, until beans are tender and sauce thick, adding splashes of water if needed.
  4. 4️⃣ Finish: Stir in 🌿 parsley and πŸ‹ lemon; rest 5 min. Adjust salt and pepper. Serve warm or at room temp with bread.

Total Time

πŸ•’ Prep: 10–15 min
πŸ”₯ Cook: 30–35 min
⏳ Total: 45–50 min

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