Braised String Beans (Fassoulakia Yahni)

Title: Braised String Beans (Fassoulakia Yahni)

Categories: Greek, Vegetables

Yield: 4 servings

1 lg Onion; chopped

1 sm Garlic clove; minced

3/4 c Olive oil

1 ts Tomato paste

1/2 Fresh tomato

-- peeled and chopped

1 lb String beans

Parsley or mint; chopped

Salt and pepper

Water

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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