Green beans in olive oil

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[edit] Description

This recipe is for 3 serves.

[edit] Ingredients

• 1 lbs Green Beans
• 1 med Onion, chopped
• 2 each Chopped tomatoes
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1/3 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 3 1/2 tsp Sugar
• ½-2 c water

[edit] Directions

1. Trim Beans & cut into 3 pieces, wash & drain.
2. Put Onion & tomato into a heavy pan.
3. Sprinkle with salt & rub in lightly with fingers.
4. Stir in the Beans, olive oil & Sugar, mix well.
5. Cover & cook for 15 minutes over medium heat.
6. Stir occasionally.
7. The Beans will lose their colour & soften.
8. When all the moisture has been absorbed, stir-fry the Beans for 2 to 3 minutes.
9. Add ½ cup water, cover & simmer for 40 to 50 minutes, till the Beans are tender.
10. Add more water if necessary, ½ cup at a time.
11. When cooked, the dish should be very moist but not watery.
12. Serve cold as part of a buffet.