Braised string beans (fassoulakia yahni)
4 servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | large | Onion; chopped |
| 1 | small | Garlic clove; minced |
| ¾ | cup | Olive oil |
| 1 | teaspoon | Tomato paste |
| ½ | Fresh tomato peeled and chopped | |
| 1 | pounds | String beans |
| Parsley or mint; chopped | ||
| Salt and pepper | ||
| Water | ||
Directions
Saute onion and garlic in olive oil until soft. Add tomato paste and fresh tomato and simmer until sauce is slightly thickened. Add string beans and seasoning and enough water to cover. Cover and cook until beans are tender. Makes 4-6 servings.
Source: The Art of Greek Cookery, by the Women of St. Paul's Greek Orthodox Church Typed for you by Karen Mintzias
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