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Fasolada — traditional dish from Athens, Greece
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Nutritional Values

🔥320kcal
💪15gProtein
🌾45gCarbs
🥑9gFat
🌿12gFibre
⚖️400 gServing

* Per serving · 400 g. May vary.

Fasolada

How to order / say it
Say it Φασολάδα — [fa-soh-LAH-tha]
Order I'd like the fasolada, please.
Locally Θα ήθελα τη φασολάδα, παρακαλώ.
Say locally

A traditional bean soup with tomato, onion, and olive oil.

Why try it?

Considered the national dish of Greece, fasolada reflects the simplicity and sustenance of Greek cuisine. It is emblematic of family meals and communal sharing, offering nourishment through its rich, storied history.

How it tastes

This hearty soup is savory with a comforting bean base, enriched by the natural sweetness of tomatoes and a light herbal flavor of oregano. The velvety broth infused with olive oil brings it all together.

Origin & History — first documented: 500

Dating back to ancient Greece, fasolada was a staple for common folk, valued for its protein content from beans. It has remained a classic comfort food passed down through generations, signifying communal unity.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🫘 400 g white beans
  • 🥕 2 medium carrot
  • 🥕 2 stalks celery
  • 🧄 1 large onion
  • 🥕 100 g tomato paste
  • 🫒 50 ml olive oil
  • 🌿 1 tsp oregano

Method

  1. 1 Soak beans overnight and drain.
  2. 2 Sauté onion, carrot, and celery in olive oil until soft.
  3. 3 Add beans, tomato paste, oregano, and water; simmer.
  4. 4 Cook until beans are tender and soup thickens, about 1.5 hours.

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