Fasolaki giahni (Fresh green beans with tomatoes)

The favourite summer food!

Green beans is a very nutritious food in our daily diet and is very good to be included for weight loss programmes, especially when combined with other vegetables and may be used in a lot of recipes. This low-calorie dietary choice is great for acquiring vitamins and minerals without adding any unwanted pounds!

There are approximately 150 varieties of green beans throughout the world that come in all shapes and colors, even purple! Despite the variable appearance of the beans, their nutritional content and health benefits remain similar.

Ingredients:

• 1 kg fresh green beans washed, cleaned and cut in pieces
• 3 fresh carrots (cut in thick slices)
• 2 large fresh potatoes washed, peeled (cut in cubes)
• 1 large onion chopped
• 3-4 ripe tomatoes blended or 1 package of tomatoe pulp/juice
• 1 teaspoon vegetable stock powder
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• salt and pepper to taste

Preparation:

1. In a casserole put the olive oil with the onion, carrots and potatoes, and saute for a few minutes to get a light golden colour. Add the green beans, stir for another 2-3 minutes, add the tomatoes, the vegetable stock and cover with water.

2. Let them on high heat until boiling and cover with the lid and let simmer for about 20 minutes.

3. Season with salt and pepper and serve.