Ingredients:

• 2 lbs. FRESH green beans
• ½ cup Virgin olive oil
• 1 large onion, finely sliced
• 6 cloves of garlic, sliced
• 2 cups tomatoes diced with juice
• ½ cup tomato sauce
• 2 cups celery with leaves finely chopped
• WATER TO COVER
• 1 T. fresh mint, finely chopped
• ½ cup parsley, finely chopped
• 2 T. fresh dill, finely chopped
• Salt & pepper to taste

Directions:

• Cut off tips from beans, wash and set aside.
• Heat oil in heavy pan and sauté onions until soft. Then add garlic and stir. Add green beans, water, tomatoes. Cover and bring to a boil.
• Reduce to a gentle boil. Add mint, parsley, dill and salt & pepper.
• Cook approx. 1 hour and 15 minutes, stirring occasionally until beans are soft and the sauce a creamy consistency.
• Cook the beans thoroughly but don’t over cook. Remove from heat, let stand 10 minutes and serve.