"Greek Style" Stewed Green Beans
["1/3 c. olive oil", "1 large onion, chopped", "2 cloves garlic, minced", "2 c. chopped canned tomatoes *", "1 Tbsp. fresh mint or 1 tsp. dried mint", "1 Tbsp. chopped parsley", "1 tsp. oregano", "2 lb. fresh green beans", "salt and pepper to taste"]
["In a large saucepan, heat oil; saute onion until transparent. Add garlic and cook 1 minute longer.", "Add tomatoes, parsley, mint and oregano and bring to boil.", "Snip off ends and any strings from beans.", "Add beans to sauce mixture.", "Lower heat; cover and simmer until tender, about 30 minutes.", "Salt and pepper to taste.", "Can be eaten hot or at room temperature."]
["olive oil", "onion", "garlic", "tomatoes", "fresh mint", "parsley", "oregano", "fresh green beans", "salt"]