Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   3      pounds        green beans -- fresh
   1 1/2  cups          oil
   2                    onions -- med., minced
   1 1/2  pounds        tomatoes -- peeled, strained or
   1      tablespoon    tomato paste + 2 cup water
   2      tablespoons   parsley -- minced
                        salt and pepper to taste
                        water as needed

Preparation:

Wash beans and break them in half or slice them lengthwise. Place in a large pot of cold water. Heat the oil in a large pot and sauté the onions in it until soft and limp; add the tomatoes (or diluted tomato paste), and bring to boil. Drain the beans and add them to pot. Add parsley, salt and pepper, and enough water to barely cover beans. Cook over med. heat until liquid is absorbed but the oil remains (30 to 45 min.).