Greek String Beans ~ Fasolakia
Author: Mary Papoulias-Platis
Recipe type: Main or Side Dish
Cuisine: Greek
Serves: 4
- 1 pound green beans, trimmed left whole
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 onions, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 teaspoons tomato paste, or ¼ can tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, or parsley, or oregano
- salt and pepper
- Enough water to cover beans.
- Wash and trim the green beans at the top of the bean.
- In a deep dutch oven or skillet heat the oil on medium.
- Add the onions and cook for 4 -5 minutes until softened, then add garlic and cook for 2 more minutes.
- Add the beans to the onions and tomato sauce, water, herbs, salt and pepper.
- Cover and cook for 15-20 minutes.
- Uncover and cook until liquid is reduced and sauce thickens.
Recipe by California Greek Girl at https://www.californiagreekgirl.com/greek-string-beans/
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