LARGE GREEN BEANS, TOMATOES AND POTATOES STEWED GREEK STYLE (Fasolakia)

LARGE GREEN BEANS, TOMATOES AND POTATOES STEWED GREEK STYLE  (Fasolakia)

Thick and full of flavor Bean bean stew

 

3  large white potatoes

2 pounds flat green beans (frozen or if using fresh, remove the string down the side)

1 large can plum tomatoes and juice

1 to 2 large tomatoes chopped

3 tablespoons tomato paste

1 teaspoon sugar if tomatoes not sweet enough

3 tablespoons olive oil

3 cloves garlic chopped

1 medium onion chopped

2 – 3 bay leaves

¼ cup chopped parsley

Pepper to taste

1-2 teaspoons of salt

Peel and chop potatoes into 6 pieces each and par boil about 5 minutes until part done.

In a large pot saute the onion and garlic for three to four minutes on medium heat. Add the remaining ingredients and simmer on medium heat (stir frequently) until all flavors blend for about 40 minutes.

Remove the bay leaves and serve.

TIPS:

•             If the sauce gets too thick then add a bit of water.

•             Add some red pepper flakes to make a bit spicy.

•             Great as a side dish or main course.

As always be your own Creative Dump Cook and change this recipe to what YOU have on hand!