Name: Instant Pot Fasolakia (Green Beans and Potatoes in Olive Oil)
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 15 oz can diced tomatoes; 1 cup water; 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1 large zucchini; quartered; 1/2 bunch parsley; chopped; 1 bunch of dill; chopped; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1 lb green beans (fresh or frozen) If fresh; stems removed; 1 1/2 onion; sliced thin; 2 potatoes; quartered; salt and pepper; to taste

Instant Pot Fasolakia (Green Beans and Potatoes in Olive Oil)

Published on March 30, 2018 | In Cretan, Greek | By George Zikos |

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- Prep Time
- 10 Minutes
- Cook Time
- 15 Minutes
- Difficulty Level

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Beans are huge in the Mediterranean Diet. Fasolakia is a very traditional Greek dish in the “ladera” family. “Ladera” are foods cooked in a lot of olive oil that are served warm or at room temperature. They are usually cheap to make but very filling and delicious. This is one of the best instant pot recipes i’ve tried. Fasolakia is best in the summer when fresh green beans are available. My aunt in Crete likes to add potatoes and zucchini to this dish which makes it more filling. I thought this would be a perfect recipe to adapt for the Instant Pot cooker. This recipe usually takes an hour to cook on the stove. It’s amazing how the Instant Pot can fully cook the potatoes and beans in only 15 minutes!

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Here are some other ladera and bean recipes to try! (Not Instant Pot)

Bean Burgers with Garlic and Sage (Vegetarian, Gluten Free)

Fasolada

Briam

Green Beans with Pork in Slow Cooker

Black Eyed Beans with Herbs

Purchasing an Instant Pot

The Instant Pot we use is the 6 quart version. It is just right for recipes that serve 4 all the way up to 8 servings. For us, it seems to be the perfect size. Below is the one we purchased from Amazon. I highly recommend it!

Products from Amazon.com

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Instant Pot DUO60 6 Qt 7-in-1 Multi-Use Programmable Pressure Cooker, Slow Cooker, Rice Cooker, Steamer, Sauté, Yogurt Maker and Warmer

Price: $89.95

Was: $99.95

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The Recipe

Ingredients

15 oz can diced tomatoes
1 cup water
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 large zucchini, quartered
1/2 bunch parsley, chopped
1 bunch of dill, chopped
1 tsp dried oregano
1 lb green beans (fresh or frozen) If fresh, stems removed
1 1/2 onion, sliced thin
2 potatoes, quartered
salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

Set the Instant Pot on Saute while you prep all the ingredients so it starts to warm up.
Once everything is prepped, first pour in the diced tomatoes, water, and olive oil. Then add the rest of the ingredients to the pot and stir really well. You want to stir them really well now because you won't have another chance until it's finished cooking.
Once it's stirred well, put the top on the pot, and spin to lock it in. Then make sure the valve on top is set to "sealing".
Use the manual setting and set to 15 minutes. Wait a few minutes and it will turn on and start sealing the pressure. Wait until the timer reaches 0. (it takes a little while for the timer to start because it needs to reach a certain temperature)
When the timer reaches zero, use an oven mitt and turn the valve on top to "venting". It takes a couple minutes for the steam to release. When you don't hear anymore steam coming out, you can remove the top and serve! Be careful, the food is still very hot! Enjoy!

Servings : 4
Ready in : 30 Minutes
Course : Lunch, Main Dish
Recipe Type : Gluten Free, Taverna, Vegan, Vegetarian
Ingredient : Green Beans, Olive Oil, Onions, Parsley, Potatoes, Tomatoes

8 Responses to Instant Pot Fasolakia (Green Beans and Potatoes in Olive Oil)

Yvette October 16, 2018 at 10:03 am #

This is a great recipe, the instant pot cuts down cooking time making it perfect for a weekday supper. I make it regularly and it’s one of my family’s favourites.

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- George Zikos October 19, 2018 at 10:17 pm #
  
  I’m glad your family likes it! Have you tried any of our other instant pot recipes?
  
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Voula Kerp. August 18, 2018 at 7:52 pm #

Thank you for providing an instant pot version of this and I hope you create many more! I would like to see an instant pot version of briam.

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- George Zikos August 22, 2018 at 2:19 pm #
  
  Hi Voula! I’m glad you liked the Fasolakia in the Instant Pot. I’m going to experiment with making Briam in the Instant Pot, however, the problem I can see happening is the vegetables cooking too much and becoming mushy. I usually bake Briam in the oven, uncovered, so that most of the liquid evaporates, and the olive oil is left. It has to be possible though, so I will get back you on this!
  
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  - nitza October 20, 2018 at 5:49 pm #
    
    Hi George,
    
    I make briami quickly by sautéing onions and garlic in instant pot, cooking all veggies in tomato sauce for 5min and then broiling them in a ceramic pan in the oven. It’s quick and the caramelization makes the flavours pop.
    
    Sprinkle crumpled feta on top. 🙂
    Νοστιμότατά !
    
    nitza
  - George Zikos October 23, 2018 at 2:18 pm #
    
    I have to try this! Thank you so much for the great idea! I will let you know how it turns out!
Kay Tomlinson August 16, 2018 at 11:09 pm #

Oh my goodness. THIS is comfort food. And I’m not even Greek! Wow……

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- George Zikos August 17, 2018 at 2:07 pm #
  
  Thanks!
  
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About Recipe Author

George Zikos

George studied International Business in Greece in 2015 for three semesters. His family is from the island of Crete, and he lived with them for a whole summer. During that ...

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