Fasolakia Lathera: Greek Green Bean Stew

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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

Step 3

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

Step 4

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

Step 5

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.

Step 6

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.

Step 7

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

Step 8

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