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Grecian Green Beans in Tomato Sauce

SUBMITTED BY: Lori

"The tomato taste and seasonings are worth the time and effort. Try the sauce with okra, too. Enjoy!"
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 8 stars. This recipe average a 4.4 star rating.
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  45 Min
READY IN  1 Hr

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
  • 6 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 3/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 2 tablespoons dried parsley
  • 1 cup water
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 bay leaf

DIRECTIONS

  1. Place the green beans in a pot, and mix in the lemon juice, onion, olive oil, tomatoes, tomato sauce, parsley, water, salt and pepper, and bay leaf. Cook 45 minutes over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until sauce is thickened. Remove bay leaf before serving.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 27, 2008 by *m*
Soooo Yum!!! And healthy the way I made em', I cut waaaaay back on the oil, its not necessary!... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 13, 2007 by lauralacuoca
excellent side dish and so easy to make...a no brainer MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 12, 2007 by ben320
it was really easy to make but i usually like my green beans on the crunchy side so simmering... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 11, 2007 by Honey
Add some chopped garlic to taste.....I didn't use quite as much lemon juice, but it still came... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 31, 2006 by wendyla
Very nice...I added a pinch of sugar to the sauce and extra lemon juice after it was done. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 11, 2007 by JJ
FINALLY! Something different to do with green beans! Delicious! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 21, 2005 by PINTSIZELINDA
Quick and good for a weeknight dinner. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 2, 2008 by fatalanna
Delicious! Next time I wouldn't use quite as much oil. I also added an extra can of tomatoes. MORE


 
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Recipe Submitter:

Lori
Cooking Level: Intermediate
Home Town: Carlisle, Pennsylvania, USA
Living In: Little Rock,