TRADITIONAL GREEK-STYLE GREEN BEANS WITH POTATOES

Traditional Greek-style Green Beans With Potatoes image

Provided by Marilena Leavitt

Time 1h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
1 red onion chopped
1 lb. fresh green beans
2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, cut in half and sliced into ¼" slices
6 medium tomatoes, grated in food processor (or 1 cup crushed tomatoes, or passata)
½ cup fresh parsley, minced
½ teaspoon sea salt
¼ tsp freshly grated pepper
2 TBSP. extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

Clean and trim the green beans.
Place a medium pot over medium heat and heat the olive oil. Sauté the onion until soft and stir in the potatoes and the beans. Cook, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes to coat with the oil without browning.
Next add the tomatoes, the parsley, salt and pepper, and mix well.
To the pot add enough hot water so the beans and the potatoes are half covered.
Replace the lid and simmer for about 40-45 minutes. Every 10 minutes or so, shake the pan slightly to ensure even cooking and to make sure nothing sticks to the bottom of the pot. At the end of the cooking, most liquid in the pot should be reduced and only a little sauce should remain.
Remove from the heat and let it sit, uncovered, for at least 10-15 minutes.
Enjoy warm or at room temperature.