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Fasolakia - Greek Green Bean Stew

StephanieWellbeing
One of the essential Greek recipes to master, fasolakia is a hearty Greek stew centered around green beans, fresh tomatoes and carmelized shallots (or onions). Make sure to leave it simmering on the stove for extra long to really bring out the flavors. Dip in some whole grain traditional sesame bread to sop up all the best parts. And as always with any Greek recipe, don't skimp on the olive oil. It is essential for a delicious meal and to bring out the aroma and flavors! Enjoy!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine Diabetic-Friendly, Gluten-Free, Healthy, Low Glycemic, Mediterranean, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30
Servings 6 people

Ingredients
  

  • 2 shallots, diced in a food processor
  • 1 red onion, diced in food processor
  • 6 cloves garlic, chopped in a food processor
  • 1/2 cup Cold-Pressed Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 2 lbs Broad beans or French green beans , ends trimmed
  • 2 zucchini, diced roughly
  • 2 carrots, diced roughly
  • 2 large Yukon gold potatoes, diced
  • 2 ripe beefsteak or campari tomatoes, roughly chopped in food processor
  • 1 tbsp finely ground sea salt
  • 1 tbsp ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup parsley, finely chopped
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 cups water

Instructions
 

  • Heat 1/4 cup olive oil in a large cooking pot
  • In a food processor, add shallots, garlic, onion and 1 cup water and roughly process.
  • Add to cooking pot on medium-high heat. This step is key! You will want to slowly carmelize the onions and shallots so keep on high heat and stir frequently. Keep cover off and add more water slowly as needed. This step will take about 15-20 minutes.
  • Next, add 1 cup of water + 2 tbsp EVOO with carrots, zucchini, green beans, and potatoes on medium-high heat and cover. Mix often, softening the vegetables (about 10-15 minutes).
  • Add salt and pepper to the pot and stir well. You can also taste at this point to see if more salt/pepper are needed.
  • Meanwhile, roughly food process both tomatoes, parsley and 2 tbsp olive oil and 1 tsp salt and black pepper each.
  • Add to pot with 2 bay leaves and turn to high heat until stew is boiling.
  • Reduce heat to simmer and cook for 30-45 minutes. Enjoy over rice, shredded chicken or on its own with a piece of toasted bread! Yum!

Notes

*Optional - if you don't have ripe beefsteak tomatoes, you can substitute for 4 tbsp tomato paste or 1/2 can Muir Glen fire-roasted diced tomatoes 
Keyword Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Gut Health, Healthy, High Fiber, Keto, Low-Carb, Refined Sugar-Free, Soy-Free, Traditional, Vegan, Vegetarian
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