Cretan Green Beans

Submitted by Outta Here

"Green beans and tomatoes. Sprinkle with some crumbled feta cheese, if desired."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1⁄2 cup onion, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 lb fresh green beans, tips snapped off
• 1 cup diced tomato, canned (drain and reserve 1/2 cup liquid)
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• water, as needed

directions

1. Heat oil in heavy saucepan. Add onions and garlic. Cook, stirring, until golden.
2. Add all remaining ingredients, including reserved tomato juice. Add water if needed, to just cover beans.
3. Cover pan and simmer for 30 minutes.
4. Serve beans with juices.

Reviews

[morgainegeiser]

This was a nice change of pace from the usual green beans I make. I love tomatoes, so it was nice to have them along with the green beans. Only thing is there was too much liquid, not sure if I was suppose to drain the beans at the end, but then I felt you wouldn't get the tomato flavor enough. I used fresh green beans and fresh herbs from my garden. Next time I will use a little more herbs, felt it could have been a little more flavorful or maybe use the flavored diced tomatoes.