European Recipes: Greek Recipes: Braised String Beans (Fassoulakia Yahni)

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       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
 

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