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One of my favorite dishes from my childhood and a popular greek home recipe. Prep
time is only 10 minutes and cooking time about 15 minutes for a total of 25 minutes of
your time and providing you with about 8 servings.
Ingredients:
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 1/2 cups diced red potato
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1 1/4 pounds green beans, trimmed
1/4 cup water
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
3/4 pound plum tomatoes, peeled and coarsely chopped
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
How to prepare:
To peel tomatoes, score the skin by making a small X on the bottom side with a
sharp knife.
Place tomato in boiling water for 30 seconds.
Remove tomato using a slotted spoon; immediately submerge in a bowl of ice water.
Let stand for one minute.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add garlic to pan; sauté 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
Add potato, celery, sea salt, and beans; sauté 1 minute.
Add 1/4 cup water; cover and cook 5 minutes or until beans are crisp-tender.
Add cilantro and tomatoes.