Braised string beans (fassoulakia yahni)
Yield: 4 servings Kar
Ingredients:
- 1 lg Onion; chopped 1 lb String beans
- 1 sm Garlic clove; minced Parsley or mint; chopped
- 3/4 c Olive oil Salt and pepper
- 1 ts Tomato paste Water
- 1/2 Fresh tomato
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 Typed for you by Karen Mintzias
