Fasolakia with Athina 

Ingredients

​​1 onion large or two small 

140 g olive oil (40g at the beginning and 100g to finish) 

2 clove(s) of garlic

1 teaspoon(s) granulated sugar

600 g potatoes

1 heaping tablespoon(s) tomato paste

70g white wine

lemon zest, of 1 lemon

500 g canned tomatoes

300 g water

1 vegetable bouillon cube

1 kilo green beans, fresh or frozen

1/3 bunch mint

2 spring onions

1/3 bunch parsley

salt

pepper

Method

1. Place a pot over high heat and add olive oil.

2. Coarsely chop the onion and add to the pot.

3. Mince the garlic and add it to the pot along with the sugar. Sauté until the onion softens.

4. Peel the potatoes, cut them into pieces and add them to the pot.

5. Add the tomato paste and wine. Mix until the alcohol evaporates.

6. Add the lemon zest, chopped tomatoes, water and veg stock

7. Chop the edges off of the green beans, add them to the pot and mix.

8. Cover pot with lid, lower heat to medium-low and simmer for 40-50 minutes.

9. Remove pot from heat and add the mint, parsley, the green part of the spring onions finely chopped, salt, pepper and olive oil. Mix and serve.

10. Serve with feta cheese drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with oregano along with slices of bread.