Title: Braised string beans (fassoulakia yahni)
 Categories: Greek, Vegetables
      Yield: 4 servings
 
      1 lg Onion; chopped
      1 sm Garlic clove; minced
    3/4 c  Olive oil
      1 ts Tomato paste
    1/2    Fresh tomato
           -- peeled and chopped
      1 lb 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.