Vegetarian Green Bean Stew in a Rich Tomato Sauce
 
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A simple yet tasty recipe for green (French) beans stew in a rich tomato sauce. Easy to make, a great idea for a healthy and nutritious meal during the week.
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Recipe type: Vegetarian
Cuisine: Greek
Serves: 4-5
Ingredients
  • 400 gr (14 oz) green beans
  • 1 ½ large onion coarsely chopped.
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped.
  • 3-4 sweet and ripe tomatoes.
  • 2-3 large potatoes cut in big chunks.
  • 500 ml (17 fl oz) tomato purée or passata.
  • A bunch of flat-leaf parsley.
  • ½ cup of extra-virgin olive oil.
  • Salt and ground pepper.
Instructions
  1. Cut the edges of the beans (if not cut already), wash and drain them. Set aside.
  2. Warm up the olive oil in a large pot on medium-high heat. Add the potatoes and start frying them until they start getting golden.
  3. Prepare a tomato paste with the tomatoes and parsley using a blender.
  4. Add the onion and red pepper and cook until they start getting soft. Add the green beans, give it a good stir and cook for 2-3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Add the fresh tomato paste, the tomato purée (or passata). Stir well and make sure that the juices cover all of the ingredients. If not, add some hot water.
  6. Bring it to boil and reduce the heat to minimum. Cook for ~ 1 hour until the beans are soft. Remember to stir from time to time.
  7. Serve with lots of bread and Feta cheese.
  8. Bon appetit!
Recipe by SocraticFood at http://socraticfood.com/vegetarian-green-bean-stew-in-a-rich-tomato-sauce/