Greek-Style Baked Beans with Feta (Fasolakia-Inspired, Non-Spicy)
This Greek-style baked beans with feta dish is comforting, hearty, and deeply Mediterranean. Tender white beans are baked in a rich tomato-olive oil sauce with herbs, then finished with creamy feta. It’s perfect as a light main, mezze dish, or healthy side—simple, nourishing, and full of classic Greek flavor.
🕒 Time
Prep: 10 minutes
Bake: 35–40 minutes
Total: ~45–50 minutes
3–4 servings
🧾 Ingredients
2 cups cooked white beans (cannellini, navy, or gigantes), drained & rinsed
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1½ cups crushed tomatoes
2 tbsp tomato paste
½ tsp dried oregano
½ tsp dried thyme
1 bay leaf
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
½ tsp sugar or honey (optional, to balance acidity)
½ cup vegetable broth or water
100 g feta cheese, crumbled
Fresh parsley or dill, chopped (for garnish)
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Prepare the Sauce
1. Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F).
2. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
3. Add onion and sauté for 4–5 minutes until soft and translucent.
4. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
2. Build Flavor
1. Add crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper.
2. Stir well and simmer for 5 minutes.
3. Add broth or water to loosen the sauce.
3. Bake the Beans
1. Gently fold in the cooked beans.
2. Transfer mixture to a baking dish.
3. Bake uncovered for 30–35 minutes, until thick and bubbling.
4. Add Feta
1. Remove dish from oven.
2. Sprinkle feta evenly on top.
3. Return to oven for 5 minutes, just until feta softens (not melted).
🌿 Tips & Variations
Authentic touch: Use gigantes beans if available.
Extra richness: Drizzle olive oil over feta before final bake.
Vegetable add-ins: Spinach, zucchini, or roasted red peppers work beautifully.
Vegan option: Skip feta or use dairy-free feta alternative.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make this ahead of time?
Yes. It tastes even better the next day. Reheat gently in the oven.
Is this dish spicy?
No—this is a mild, traditional Greek recipe.
What can I serve with it?
Crusty whole-grain bread, Greek salad, brown rice, or roasted vegetables.
🧮 Nutritional Information
Calories: 320 kcal
Protein: 15 g
Carbohydrates: 34 g
Fat: 14 g
Fiber: 10 g