Greek Green Beans

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 lb green beans, chopped
• 1 -2 teaspoon fresh mint, chopped
• 2 beef bouillon cubes, dissolvedin a little water
• 1 large tomato, peeled and chopped
• 2 teaspoons tomato paste
• fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
• salt and pepper

Recipe

• 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.