mom's greek string beans
(4 ratings)
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
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1 lgonion, chopped
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1 cantomato sauce or diced tomatoes
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cinnamon, just a sprinkle
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1 lbstring beans or frozen green beans, your choice
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olive oil or vegetable oil
How To Make mom's greek string beans
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1Clean the green beans or defrost frozen green beans.
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2Heat 1/4 inch oil in a large pan, add onions.
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3Cook until onions are just about to brown. Sprinkle with a little cinnamon. (this is how I was taught)
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4Add the tomato sauce or diced tomatoes, which I prefer. Bring to a boil.
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5Add the green beans and simmer for 20-25 minutes, covered.
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