Fasolakia — Green Beans with Tomatoes & Potatoes

Ingredients (serves 4):

  • 500 g green beans, trimmed
  • 2–3 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 4–5 ripe tomatoes, chopped or 400 g canned crushed tomatoes
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • ½–1 cup water
  • 1 tsp salt, or to taste
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • Optional: 1 tbsp tomato paste for a richer tomato flavor
  • Optional: a pinch of chili flakes

For serving: crusty bread and feta cheese.