Fasolakia prasina yiahni (green beans in oil)

6 servings

Ingredients

Quantity	Measure	Ingredient
3	pounds	Green beans, fresh
1½	cup	Oil
2	eaches	Onions, med., minced
1½	pounds	Tomatoes, peeled,strained OR
1	tablespoon	Tomato paste + 2 c. water
2	tablespoons	Parsley, minced
		Salt & pepper to taste
		Water as needed

Directions

Wash beans and break them in half or slice them lengthwise. Place in a large pot of cold water. Heat the oil in a large pot and saute the onions in it until soft and limp; add the tomatoes (or diluted tomato paste), and bring to boil. Drain the beans and add them to pot. Add parsley, salt & pepper, and enough water to barely cover beans. Cook over med. heat until liquid is absorbed but the oil remains (30 to 45 min.).