Greek Green Beans

Fasoulakia Fresca Yahnista (fah-sou-LAH-kee-ah FRES-kah yah-nees-TAH) includes mint to add a uniquely Greek flavor. This recipe is from Extending the Table and is posted for ZWT4.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 5-7

Ingredients

• 1  garlic clove, minced
• 1  onion, chopped
• 2  tablespoons olive oil
• 1  lb green beans, chopped
• 1 -2  teaspoon of fresh mint, chopped
• 2  beef bouillon cubes, dissolvedin a little water
• 1  large tomatoes, peeled and chopped
• 2  teaspoons tomato paste
•  fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
•  salt and pepper

Directions

1. Brown garlic and onion in 2 tablespoons olive oil until transparent.
2. Add green beans, mint, beef bouillon, tomato, tomato paste and parsley.
3. Stir gently and add enough water to allow beans to simmer.
4. Cover and simmer about 30 minutes.
5. Check periodically and add water as needed to keep beans from sticking.
6. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve.
7. MICROWAVE DIRECTIONS: In 2-quart casserole, combine oil, garlic and onion and cook on high 2 minutes. Add green beans, mint, bouillon and parsley; stir gently, cover and cook on high 3 minutes. Add tomato, stir, cook on high 5-9 minutes, until beans are tender, stirring once. Let stand 3 minutes before serving.