BRAISED STRING BEANS (FASSOULAKIA YAHNI)

1 large onion, chopped
1 small garlic clove, minced
3/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon tomato paste
1/2 fresh tomato peeled and chopped
1 pound string beans
parsley or mint, chopped
salt and pepper
water

Saute onion and garlic in olive oil until soft.

Add tomato paste and fresh tomato and simmer until sauce is slightly thickened.

Add string beans and seasoning and enough water to cover. Cover and cook until beans are tender.

Makes 4-6 servings
Source: The Art of Greek Cookery by the Women of St. Paul's Greek Orthodox Church