Fasolakia Ledera Rezept

Fasolakia Ladera - Green Beans in Tomato Sauce

🍲 Fasolakia Ladera – Green Beans Greek Style

Mediterranean, Vegan Recipe with Olive Oil

If you are looking for a simple, healthy, and authentic Greek recipe,
then Fasolakia Ladera is just right for you.

This classic dish from Mediterranean cuisine is one of the so-called Ladera dishes –
plant-based meals prepared with plenty of extra virgin olive oil.

Perfect for:
👉 the Greek fasting kitchen (Nistisima)
👉 a light spring dish
👉 anyone who wants to cook vegetarian or vegan

🛒 Ingredients (for 4 portions)

  • 1 kg green beans
  • 1 large onion
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 3 ripe tomatoes or 1 can
  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste (optional)
  • 1 bunch parsley
  • Salt & Pepper
  • Optional: 1 potato

👩🍳 Preparation

  • Wash, trim, and halve the green beans.
  • Sauté onion until translucent in olive oil, then add garlic.
  • Add tomatoes and tomato paste and let simmer briefly.
  • Add beans, spices, and parsley.
  • Pour in a little water and let it simmer gently for about 40–50 minutes,
    until the beans are tender.

💡 Tip from ILIOS

This dish thrives on olive oil.
👉 At the end, drizzle some extra virgin olive oil raw over it –
that adds flavor, freshness, and depth.

Like many Greek recipes, this one
tastes even better the next day.

🌿 Why this recipe is so special

Fasolakia Ladera is a typical example of Greek home cooking:
simple, honest, and full of flavor.

As a classic vegan recipe of Mediterranean cuisine, it shows
how a true soul food is created from just a few ingredients.

💚 Kale Orexi & happy cooking
Ute & Niko

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