Traditional Greek Green Beans recipe (Fasolakia Giaxni)
This Traditional Greek Green Beans recipe (Fasolakia Giaxni) Green beans, sweet onions and fresh, juicy tomatoes cooked steaming.
Servings: 8 People
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Ingredients
- 1250 Grams French Beans trimmed and strung
- ¾ Cup olive oil
- 2 onions chopped
- 1 Clove garlic chopped
- 5 Tomatoes grated
- Sugar a pinch
- 2 tablespoons Parsley chopped, I did not use
- 1 teaspoon Salt or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon Black pepper or to taste
Instructions
- Washing thoroughly the French beans drain and set aside.
- In a large kadhai/wok heat, half the oil add the onions and sauté till the onions are translucent.
- Add the garlic and tomatoes and the rest of the olive oil.Stir well, and bring to boil.
- Add the beans, sugar mix well. The beans should be covered with the sauce.
- Lower the heat cover with the lid and simmer until the beans are soft and most the juices have evaporated. Add hot water if needed.
- Season with salt, pepper, and stir in the chopped parsley (if using).
- Serve warm or at room temperature with salty crumbled feta cheese and lots of olives.