Braised String Beans (Fassoulakia Yahni)
           
      1 lg Onion; chopped                      1 lb String beans
      1 sm Garlic clove; minced                     Parsley or mint; chopped
    3/4 c  Olive oil                                Salt and pepper
      1 ts Tomato paste                             Water
    1/2    Fresh tomato
           - peeled and chopped
		 
  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.