Yield: 4 Servings
| Measure | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| ½ cup | Olive oil |
| 2 \N | Onions, chopped |
| 4 \N | Garlic cloves |
| 2 pounds | Runner beans, trimmed & sliced |
| 1 pounds | Tomatoes, chopped |
| 1 tablespoon | Sugar |
| 1 teaspoon | Salt |
| ½ teaspoon | Black pepper |
| 1 teaspoon | Basil |
| 2 cups | Stock |
Heat oil in a pot & fry the onion for 2 minutes. add garlic & fry together. Add the rest of the ingredients & the seasonings. Mix together well. Fry for 5 minutes. Add stock. Simer till the beans are tender. Serve hot or cold.
Jack Santa Maria, "Greek Vegetarian Cookery"