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Braised String Beans (Fassoulakia Yahni)

Cuisine: Greek
Type: Vegetables
Serves: 4 people

Recipe Ingredients

1 tablespoon 15mlOnion - chopped (large)
1 tablespoon 15mlGarlic clove - minced (small)
3/4 cup 177mlOlive oil
1 teaspoon 5mlTomato paste
1/2   Fresh tomato peeled and chopped
1 lb 454g / 16ozString beans
  Parsley or mint - chopped
  Salt and pepper
  Water

Recipe Instructions

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

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