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              FASOLAKIA PRASINA YIAHNI   (GREEN BEANS IN OI

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Vegetables                       Greek

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   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.).

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