Greek Green Beans

Ingredients

• 1 small Onion (diced)
• 4 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 3 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1 tablespoon Tomato Paste
• 1 1/2 pounds (750g) grated Tomatoes (or 28oz (800g) can crushed tomatoes)
• 1/2 teaspoon Sugar ((to balance acidity))
• 1 1/2 pounds (750g) fresh Green Beans (ends cut off)
• 3-4 medium Potatoes, cut in half or quarters (or 8 baby potatoes halved)
• 1/3 cup fresh Parsley (chopped)
• 1 whole Cinnamon Stick
• 1 cup hot Water
• 3 tablespoons fresh Dill (chopped)
• 1/2 cup Greek Feta Cheese for garnish (crumbled)
• Salt and Pepper to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Sauté - cook Onions in olive oil over medium-high heat for 5 minutes. Add Garlic and sauté for 1 minute.

2. 2

   Add Tomatoes - stir in Tomato Paste and cook for 1 minute, mixing with Onions. Add grated Tomatoes (or canned Diced Tomatoes) and stir until evenly combined. Season with Salt, Pepper, and add Sugar to balance acidity.

3. 3

   Add Vegetables - mix in Green Beans, Potatoes, Parsley, Cinnamon Stick and hot Water.

4. 4

   Simmer - bring to a boil. Cover with lid, reduce to simmer and cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

5. 5

   Season and Adjust - stir in the chopped Dill, and cook uncovered for another 5 minutes. If sauce is too watery, simmer until it thickens. If too dry, add extra water. Sauce should be thick. Adjust seasoning if required.

6. 6

   Serve and Garnish - with crumbled Feta Cheese and fresh Dill. Can be served warm or at room temperature. The perfect side dish for your Greek Lamb!