Cretan Green Beans

Name: Cretan Green Beans
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 cup onion, chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 lb fresh green beans, tips snapped off; 1 cup diced tomato, canned (drain and reserve 1/2 cup liquid); 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped; water, as needed

11 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 lb fresh green beans, tips snapped off
1 cup diced tomato, canned (drain and reserve 1/2 cup liquid)
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
water, as needed

Directions

1

Heat oil in heavy saucepan. Add onions and garlic. Cook, stirring, until golden.
2

Add all remaining ingredients, including reserved tomato juice. Add water if needed, to just cover beans.
3

Cover pan and simmer for 30 minutes.
4

Serve beans with juices.