mom's greek string beans

(4 ratings)
Recipe by
Patrice Manning
Athens, GA

My favorite green beans! My Greek mother and grandmother made these with roast lamb since I can remember. It's surprising how just four ingredients can taste so Greek! added my picture where I used a pound of frozen French sliced green beans and diced tomatoes.

(4 ratings)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 25 Min

Ingredients For mom's greek string beans

  • 1 lg
    onion, chopped
  • 1 can
    tomato sauce or diced tomatoes
  • cinnamon, just a sprinkle
  • 1 lb
    string beans or frozen green beans, your choice
  • olive oil or vegetable oil

How To Make mom's greek string beans

  • 1
    Clean the green beans or defrost frozen green beans.
  • 2
    Heat 1/4 inch oil in a large pan, add onions.
  • 3
    Cook until onions are just about to brown. Sprinkle with a little cinnamon. (this is how I was taught)
  • 4
    Add the tomato sauce or diced tomatoes, which I prefer. Bring to a boil.
  • 5
    Add the green beans and simmer for 20-25 minutes, covered.

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