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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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