Braised String Beans (Fassoulakia Yahni)
Low Cholesterol, Cholesterol-Free, Trans-fat Free, Good source of fiber, Very low in sodium, Low Sodium
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | large |
onions
chopped |
|
| 1 | small |
garlic cloves
minced |
*
|
| ¾ | cup |
olive oil
|
|
| 1 | teaspoon |
tomato paste
|
|
| ½ | each |
tomatoes
fresh, peeled and chopped |
|
| 1 | pound |
green beans
|
|
| 1 | x |
parsley leaves
or mint, chopped |
*
|
| 1 | x |
salt and black pepper
to taste |
*
|
| 1 | x |
water
|
*
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | large |
onions
chopped |
|
| 1 | small |
garlic cloves
minced |
*
|
| 177 | ml |
olive oil
|
|
| 5 | ml |
tomato paste
|
|
| 0.5 | each |
tomatoes
fresh, peeled and chopped |
|
| 453.6 | g |
green beans
|
|
| 1 | x |
parsley leaves
or mint, chopped |
*
|
| 1 | x |
salt and black pepper
to taste |
*
|
| 1 | x |
water
|
*
|
Directions
Sauté 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 to 6 servings.
