Recipe#6714

Title: FASOLAKIA PRASINA YIAHNI (GREEN BEANS IN OIL)

SOAR

   3      pounds        Green beans -- fresh
   1 1/2  cups          Oil
   2      each          Onions, med. -- minced
   1 1/2  pounds        Tomatoes, peeled -- strained OR
   1      tablespoon    Tomato paste + 2 c. water
   2      tablespoons   Parsley -- minced
                        Salt & pepper to taste
                        Water as needed
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.).