mom's greek string beans

Name: Mom's Greek String Beans
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Ingredients: 1 large onion, chopped; 1 can(s) tomato sauce or diced tomatoes; - cinnamon, just a sprinkle; 1 pound(s) string beans or frozen green beans, your choice; - olive oil or vegetable oil

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Recipe by

Patrice Manning

@ladybug77

Athens, GA

My favorite green beans! My Greek mother and grandmother made these with roast lamb since I can remember. It's surprising how just four ingredients can taste so Greek! added my picture where I used a pound of frozen French sliced green beans and diced tomatoes.

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(4 ratings)

prep time 10 Min

cook time 25 Min

Ingredients For mom's greek string beans

1 lg

onion, chopped
1 can

tomato sauce or diced tomatoes
cinnamon, just a sprinkle
1 lb

string beans or frozen green beans, your choice
olive oil or vegetable oil

How To Make mom's greek string beans

1
Clean the green beans or defrost frozen green beans.

2
Heat 1/4 inch oil in a large pan, add onions.
3
Cook until onions are just about to brown. Sprinkle with a little cinnamon. (this is how I was taught)
4
Add the tomato sauce or diced tomatoes, which I prefer. Bring to a boil.
5
Add the green beans and simmer for 20-25 minutes, covered.
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