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cretan green beans

(3 ratings)
Recipe by
Mikekey *
Seattle, WA

Green beans and tomatoes. Sprinkle with some crumbled feta cheese, if desired.

(3 ratings)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For cretan green beans

  • 3 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 1/2 c
    chopped yellow onion
  • 1 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 1 lb
    green string beans, tips snapped off
  • 1 c
    canned diced tomatoes (drain and reserve 1/2 cup liquid)
  • 1 Tbsp
    tomato paste
  • 1/4 tsp
    ground black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 tsp
    dried oregano
  • 2 Tbsp
    chopped fresh parsley
  • water, as needed

How To Make cretan green beans

  • 1
    Heat oil in heavy saucepan. Add onions and garlic. Cook, stirring, until golden.
  • 2
    Add all remaining ingredients, including reserved tomato juice. Add water if needed, to just cover beans.
  • 3
    Cover pan and simmer for 30 minutes. Serve beans with juices.

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