GREEK STYLE GREEN BEANS

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This recipe was adapted from a recipe posted in the Houston Chronicle. The key is to make the tomato sauce separately and serve on top of the beans. This method keeps the green beans crisp tender, and a bright green color. When the tomatoes and beans are cooked together the acidity turns the beans a dark olive color.

Provided by PanNan

Time 35m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1/2 cup water
2 medium onions, finely chopped
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon chopped of fresh mint or 1 teaspoon dried mint
2 teaspoons fresh oregano leaves or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
salt, to taste
black pepper, freshly ground,to taste
1 1/2 lbs fresh green beans

Steps:

Wash, tip and cut up fresh beans.
Place in pan with water to cover beans.
Simmer uncovered until beans are just tender, stirring a few times.
Meanwhile, combine undrained tomatoes with water, onions, parsley, garlic, mint, oregano, salt and pepper in a saucepan.
Cover; bring just to a boil, reduce heat and let simmer 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
When tomato sauce is thick, drain green beans and top with sauce; serve promptly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 66.9, Fat 0.5, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 14.2, Carbohydrate 15.1, Fiber 5, Sugar 7.3, Protein 3.3

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