greek-green-beans-fasolakia

🥘 Ingredients

• extra virgin olive oil ¼ cup
• yellow onion 1
• garlic cloves 5
• ground cumin 1 tsp
• dried oregano 2 tsp
• peeled whole tomatoes 28 oz
• water 1 cup
• bay leaf 1
• green beans 1 ½ lbs
• Yukon Gold potatoes 3
• Kosher salt to taste
• black pepper to taste
• water
• fresh lemon juice 2 tbsp
• fresh parsley leaves ½ cup
• extra virgin olive oil ¼ cup

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 300°F. Soften the onions. In a large Dutch oven , heat half of the extra virgin olive oil over medium. Add the yellow onion and cook until tender, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes . Then add the garlic cloves , ground cumin , and dried oregano . Cook another 2 minutes , stirring regularly.
2. 2

   Simmer the beans. Add the peeled whole tomatoes , water , bay leaf , green beans , and Yukon Gold potatoes . Season with Kosher salt and black pepper . Raise the heat and bring to a high simmer for 15 minutes , stirring occasionally.
3. 3

   Cover and transfer to the heated oven . Cook until the sauce slightly thickens, and the beans and potatoes can easily be cut with the side of your fork; about 35 minutes . (It’s a good idea to check once partway through cooking and add a little bit of water if needed.)
4. 4

   Remove from oven and stir in the fresh lemon juice , fresh parsley leaves , and remaining extra virgin olive oil . Enjoy!