Vegetables

VEGETABLES

Green Beans in Tomato Sauce
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2# fresh green stirring beans, trimmed and cut into 2 inch lengths
1/2 Tbs. olive oil
1/2 Tbs. margarine
2 Tbs. finely chopped onions
1/2 tsp. finely chopped garlic
2 medium sized tomatoes, peeled, seeded and finely chopped
1/2 Tbs. dried parsley
1 tsp. sugar
1/4 tsp. black pepper

Bring the salt and 2 quarts of water to a boil in a 3-4 quart saucepan. Drop in the beans, a
handful at a time. Bring to a boil again, reduce the heat to moderate and boil uncovered for 10
minutes. Drain in a colander and set the beans aside.

Heat the oil in a heavy 10-12 inch skillet. Add the onions and garlic and stirring frequently,
cook over moderate heat for 5 minutes or until the onions are soft and transparent but not
brown. Stir in the tomatoes, sugar and some black pepper. Bring to a boil and cook uncovered
until most of liquid has evaporated. Add green beans and simmer for a minute or two or until
they are heated through. Taste for seasoning. Add the parsley. Add salt and pepper to taste.
This is good reheated too.