This dish belongs to the Greek category of “Lathera” dishes, it is a whole category of Greek recipes where vegetables are cooked in olive oil and tomato along with herbs. The word lathera refers to dishes cooked in olive oil. Enjoy this as a main course along with bread and feta cheese. T
This is the secret weapon of the Greek diet, it is why Greeks consistently have the highest intake of vegetables (per person) in the world. These dishes are very filling, because you basically consume about 4 servings of vegetables in one sitting, plus the olive oil provides satiety.
You probably will have guessed this, but lathera are very healthy. Not only are they a vegetable based meal, they are rich in fiber, antioxidants, good fats, vitamins and they are cheap. One serving does not cost more than 2 dollars.
Ingredients
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⅓ cup olive oil
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1 onion chopped
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1 pound green beans
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1 medium potato sliced (1/4 inch thickness-cut in half) (optional)
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3 medium tomatoes grated or 12-15 ounces chopped tomatoes
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¼ cup chopped parsley
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1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
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½ teaspoon salt
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fresh pepper
Instructions
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In a medium pot, heat olive oil at medium to low heat. Sauté onion until soft.
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Add potatoes and heat for 2-3 minutes.
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Add beans and mix until covered with the olive oil.
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Add the tomatoes, parsley, sugar and salt and pepper and mix.
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Add hot water just enough to half cover the beans.
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Simmer with the lid on for about 40 minutes (do not boil).
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The beans are ready once there is no water left and the beans are soft.
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Enjoy with bread and feta cheese
Notes
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Enjoy warm or at room temperature.
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Accompany with bread and feta.
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Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.