Greek Green Beans

Fasolakia (Greek Green Beans)
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Total Time: 45 minutes
Makes: 4 servings

Ingredients:
2 lbs green beans, trimmed
1/3 cup olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 small potatoes, peeled and chopped into small cubes
8 ounce tomato sauce OR 1 14 ounce can of chopped plum tomatoes, undrained
2 tbs tomato paste
2/3 cup hot water
salt and pepper to taste
2 tsp dired oregano
1 tsp dried parsley

Instructions:
1. If beans are very long, cut in half then drop them into a bowl of cold water so that they are completely submerged. Leave them to absorb the water for a few minutes. 
2. Meanwhile heat the oil in a large pan; add the onion and garlic and sauté until translucent and aromatic. Stir in the potatoes and sauté for a few minutes. 
3. Drain green beans and add to the pan along with the tomato sauce, paste, hot water and seasonings. 
4. Cover and simmer for at least 30 minutes or until beans and potatoes are tender. Add a little more water if the mixture appears dry. 
Serve hot with slices of feta cheese.