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Reduced Fat Fassolakia: Green Beans with Tomatoes

From Nancy Gaifyllia, for About.com

This dish falls into the category of Greek foods called "lathera" meaning "cooked in oil," so getting away from some quantity of oil isn't possible; but stick with good quality Greek olive oil, a good unsaturated fat.

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour, 10 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 2.2 pounds of string-type beans, fresh (string removed and trimmed) or frozen
  • 4 tablespooons of olive oil
  • 2 onions, cut in thin rings
  • 2 cloves of garlic, crushed
  • 1 bunch of flat leaf parsley, finely chopped
  • 1/2 pound of ripe tomatoes, peeled and finely chopped
  • 2 level teaspoons of sea salt
  • 20 peppercorns
  • 1 cup of water

Preparation:

In a heavy-bottomed pot, add the olive oil and sauté the onions until translucent. Add the garlic, parsley, tomatoes, salt, and peppercorns. Sauté 2 minutes, add the beans and 1 cup of water. Stir, cover, and simmer for 50-80 minutes.

Yield: serves 4

Per serving:

  • Calories: 217
  • Protein: 4.1 gr
  • Fats: 14.6 gr
  • Carbohydrates: 17 gr
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg

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