Classic Greek Boiled Beans Recipe - A Nutritious Mediterranean Dish
Fasolia Vrasta is a classic Greek-Cypriot boiled beans recipe featuring boiled white beans, potatoes, and carrots, served with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and optional tuna.
Equipment
- 1 cooking pot
Ingredients
- 250 g dried white beans 9 ounces (oz)
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Extra virgin olive oil, for serving
- 1 can of tuna (in water or olive oil), drained
- Lemon wedges
- Fresh parsley for serving
Instructions
- Boil the Beans: Soak the beans overnight in plenty of water. Drain and rinse. Place them in a pot with fresh water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 40–50 minutes or until tender.
- Boil the Vegetables: In a separate pot, bring water to a boil. Add the potatoes, carrots, and bay leaf. Cook until tender (about 15–20 minutes). Drain and remove the bay leaf.
- Combine & Serve: Place the boiled beans, potatoes, and carrots in a serving dish. Season with salt and pepper. Top with tuna and drizzle generously with extra virgin olive oil.
- Serve warm or at room temperature with lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
- Tuna adds about 30–50 calories per serving, depending on the type and amount used, and will increase protein and omega-3 fatty acid content.
- This nutritional estimate assumes the use of 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil per serving. If more olive oil is added, calories and fat content will increase accordingly.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 14gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPotassium: 900mgFiber: 12gSugar: 6gCalcium: 60mgIron: 2.7mg
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