cretan green beans

Name: Cretan Green Beans
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 3 tablespoon(s) olive oil; 1/2 cup(s) chopped yellow onion; 1 clove(s) garlic, minced; 1 pound(s) green string beans, tips snapped off; 1 cup(s) canned diced tomatoes (drain and reserve 1/2 cup liquid); 1 tablespoon(s) tomato paste; 1/4 teaspoon(s) ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt; 1/2 teaspoon(s) dried oregano; 2 tablespoon(s) chopped fresh parsley; - water, as needed

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Mikekey *

Seattle, WA

Updated on Jun 30, 2016

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

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prep time 10 Min

cook time 30 Min

method Stove Top

yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

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

How To Make cretan green beans

Step 1

Heat oil in heavy saucepan. Add onions and garlic. Cook, stirring, until golden.

Step 2

Add all remaining ingredients, including reserved tomato juice. Add water if needed, to just cover beans.
Step 3

Cover pan and simmer for 30 minutes. Serve beans with juices.
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