Instant Pot Greek Green Beans

This Greek Green Beans recipe, or Fasolakia, is a deliciously hearty vegetarian-friendly dish. It's easily made in under 30 minutes in your Instant Pot.

It's no mystery that I enjoy Mediterranean food, and some of my favorite Mediterranean foods come out of Greece. The flavor profile of Greek food is just SO good that I find my self whipping up Greek recipes on a regular basis.

What Are Greek Style Green Beans?

What exactly are Greek Green Beans, you ask? Let me share what I know about this delicious veggie masterpiece.

Traditionally called Fasolakia, this recipe consists of green beans, onion, potatoes, and tomatoes tossed in olive oil, lemon oil, and a little bit of seasoning.

It's quick, easy, and wonderfully tasty all at the same time. Who could possibly ask for more in a veggie side dish?

What Makes These Greek Green Beans So Terrific

• Fast. Done in under 30 minutes with the help of your Instant Pot.
• Easy. A pour and cook Instant Pot recipe.
• Vegetarian. A great side dish or main course without the meat.
• Healthy. A great way to incorporate more veggies into your meal.
• Delicious. A fast and easy way to serve some of your favorite Mediterranean flavors.

How To Make Instant Pot Greek Green Beans

1. Combine condiments, potatoes and tomatoes. Place the oil, onions, potatoes, tomatoes, sugar, salt, pepper and water in the Instant Pot and stir.
2. Add the green beans and stir.
3. Cook under pressure. Close the lid and press PRESSURE COOK and cook on HIGH PRESSURE for 4 minutes. Allow pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes and then release all remaining pressure.
4. Season. Mix in lemon juice and parsley, and serve.

What Are Some Other Popular Greek Vegetables?

It can be difficult to come up with a good side dish to go with a Greek meal (like my popular Greek Gyro recipe) if you're not familiar with Greek cuisine.

Veggies are the typical go-to as an easy side dish for just about any meal, but what vegetables are typically in Greek cuisine?

Common vegetables in Greek cuisine are green beans, potatoes, tomatoes, eggplant, okra, green peppers, and onions.

This Instant Pot Greek Green Beans recipe combines many of the most popularly used Greek vegetables into one delicious and easily made dish.

Serving suggestions for Greek Green Beans

• I like to serve this with feta cheese on the side, and slices of good, crusty, toasted bread.
• This Greek Green Bean recipe also goes very well over rice.

Looking For More Great Greek Recipes? Check These Out!

• Greek Gyro Meat - Make your own at home!
• Air Fried Feta Psiti - Who doesn't love a delicious baked cheese?
• Greek Meatballs and Tomato Sauce - Perfect for the Instant Pot and will be loved by the whole family!
• Southern Green Beans with Bacon - Super popular and easy to make.
• Green Beans with shawarma! So yummy.

Trust me, once you make a batch of these delicious Greek Green Beans you'll crave them all the time (or at least that's how it worked for me). Make sure to share this recipe with your friends on Pinterest and Facebook so they can enjoy it as well!

Originally Published March 12, 2020

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