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Here’s a traditional Greek way to prepare green beans. Serve this as a side dish or a vegetarian meal or if you are fasting for Lent.<\/p>\nHere’s a traditional Greek way to prepare green beans. Serve this as a side dish or a vegetarian meal or if you are fasting for Lent.<\/p>\n
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Here’s what you’ll need:
\n1\/2 cup of olive oil
\n1 can of diced tomatoes
\n1 large onion chopped
\n3 stalks of celery chopped
\n2 cloves of garlic
\n1 tbsp of dried basil
\n1 tbsp of dried oregano
\nsalt and pepper
\nwater
\nand of course, 2 lbs. of green beans. I used frozen organic petite whole green beans.
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Saute the onions and garlic in the olive oil.<\/p>\n
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Add the celery. Saute for a few minutes. Add the herbs and tomato sauce.<\/p>\n
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Add the green beans.<\/p>\n
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Add enough water to cover the beans. Bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, cover and cook about 30 minutes. Salt and pepper to taste. Serve with a slice of crusty bread!<\/p>\n
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