Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 medium onions, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1 pound green beans, trimmed and cut in half widthwise
  • 2 medium tomatoes, peeled, cored and chopped
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • Black pepper
  • 1/4 cup roughly chopped mint
  • Thick yogurt, for serving
  • Lemon wedges, for serving

Instruction

  • In a large sauté pan or heavy pot, heat the oil over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking. Add the onions and stir occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and continue to cook, stirring frequently, 2 minutes.
  • Add the beans, tomatoes, 1 cup water, sugar, salt and pepper and bring just to a boil. Reduce heat to low, then cover and simmer until the beans are very tender, about 45 minutes.
  • Remove from heat, adjust the seasoning to taste and cool to room temperature, uncovered, about 45 minutes. Stir in the mint and serve, with thick yogurt and lemon wedges.