This Greek Green Beans with Carrots and Potatoes recipe works wonderfully as either or a side or a main dish. The mellow flavors combine to create a perfect dish of comfort in any season.
Green Beans with Carrots and Potatoes
Ingredients
- 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup onions, shredded
- 1 cup parsley, chopped
- 4 carrots, cut in thin rings
- 1 pound green beans (fresh or frozen)
- 4 potatoes, cubed
- 4 fresh tomatoes, grated
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 cups water
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pot. Add onions and sauté for 2 minutes. Add parsley, carrots, beans and potatoes. Mix well.
- Add salt, pepper, tomatoes and water. Simmer for 40 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 373kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 42mgPotassium: 882mgFiber: 6gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 6633IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 67mgIron: 2mg
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About the Author: Koula Barydakis
Koula Barydakis was born into a long tradition of eating and living Mediterranean on the Greek island of Crete. She is a chef who has worked in many of the top restaurants in Crete and in Greek Town in Toronto, Canada. Koula is the co-author of “Foods of Crete, Traditional Recipes of the Healthiest People in the World” and is currently completing her second cookbook. Koula teaches cooking classes to tourists in Crete and has been hired to teach classes in other countries as well.
This recipe was delicious. I could not get enough of it. I did add can diced tomatoes as I did not have enough fresh tomatoes. I can’t wait to serve to family members when they visit.
How do I grate tomatoes?