Description
This is a recipe for delicious green beans & tomato, cooked the traditional greek way. Fresh green beans, tomatoes, herbs and spices are simmered together long enough for the tastes to meld. Recipe by nancy gaifyllia, she says "this theban version of a classic greek recipe is deceptively simple to fix, combining fresh green beans with onions, tomatoes, garlic, and parsley, and delivers a sophisticated taste. It can be served as a main dish, or as a side. " posted for zwt 4.
Ingredients
- Fresh Green Beans
- Tomatoes
- Onions
- Olive Oil
- Green Pepper
- Fresh Parsley
- Garlic Cloves
- Water
- Sea Salt
- Fresh Ground Pepper
Instructions
- Wash the beans, cut off the
- Rinse the beans
- In a soup pot, saut the onions in olive oil with a wooden spoon until they turn translucent
- Stir in the garlic and saut a few minutes more
- Add all the remaining ingredients and the water
- Stir well, reduce heat, and simmer covered for 50 minutes or until the beans are tender
- Serve warm
- On the side, consider tzatziki or feta cheese, and certainly some great country bread
- For a more substantial dish, add 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into large chunks