Baked Greek Fasolada

Hey there foodie friends,

Happy New Year!!  I hope that this new year brings you and your families happiness!

Most of us enjoyed plenty of rich dishes and more meat than usual. Ok, so let’s get started with my first recipe for 2026.  I thought there was no better way to start the year than with something simple, Baked Greek Fasolada, which originates from the Greek island of Rhodes. One of my mom’s best friends in the States was originally from the island of Rhodes.  She would serve this dish when we would go over to her house for dinner.

Fasolada is often referred to as Greece’s national dish, and for good reason. Simple, nourishing, and deeply tied to everyday life. Slowly baked until the beans are tender, the vegetables melt into the sauce, and the olive oil brings everything together. Remember, this is not a recipe that we rush to cook. It’s the kind of food that asks you to slow down, even just a little. You soak the beans, prepare the vegetables, and then let time do the rest. But like many traditional Greek recipes, it changes slightly from place to place.

What I love most about oven-baked fasolada is its depth of flavor. The beans absorb the tomato, onion, garlic (not too crazy about the garlic), and herbs. The top becomes slightly caramelized, the sauce thickens naturally, and every spoonful feels hearty without being heavy. It’s the kind of meal you eat slowly, preferably at a table with people you love, but it’s just as comforting when you make it for yourself. This Baked Greek Fasolada dish is served as a main course, with just a drizzle of olive oil and maybe a piece of bread on the side.

Keep in mind that the most important thing is that this dish is also one of those recipes that tastes even better the next day. The flavors deepen, the beans soften even more, and it becomes even more satisfying.  For me, fasolada is more than just food. It’s comfort, tradition, especially on days when energy is low, and spirits need a gentle lift, dishes like this feel like a quiet form of care.

So if you’re craving something warm, grounding, and truly Greek, this Baked Greek Fasolada from Rhodes might be exactly what you need.  Simple ingredients, slow cooking, is the key to the recipe, and with a whole lot of delicious taste.  When making fasolada soup or this baked fasolada recipe, I always boil the beans the day before to save time.

Have a great morning/afternoon/evening, everyone! 🙂

Baked Greek Fasolada

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This oven-baked fasolada from Rhodes is a comforting take on Greece’s beloved bean soup, finished slowly in the oven for deeper flavor and richness. Made with simple ingredients and plenty of olive oil, it’s a nourishing, traditional dish that brings warmth and simplicity to the table.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr

Course Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine Greek

Servings 6 servings

Ingredients

  

• 2 ½ cups white beans
• 2 onions large and diced
• 2 red bell peppers sliced
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 3 garlic cloves minced (optional)
• ½ cup parsley chopped
• ½ dill chopped
• 1 ½ liters vegetable stock or water
• ½ cup olive oil
• salt
• pepper

Instructions

 

• Preheat the oven to 200℃. The process is the same as the Fasolada soup. Leave beans overnight in water. The following day, drain excess water and boil until semi-tender.
• Add the 2 ½ cups white beans, 2 onions, 2 red bell peppers, 1 cup tomato sauce, 2 tbsp tomato paste, 3 garlic cloves, ½ cup parsley, ½ dill, 1 ½ liters vegetable stock or water, ½ cup olive oil, salt, and pepper in the baking pan.
• Cook the fasolada for about an hour or until the beans are tender and the ingredients have combined.

Keyword Baked, Legumes

KALI SAS OREXI!! 🙂