Fasolia Yiahni

Description

Haricot beans in tomato

Ingredients

• 300 g haricot beans, soaked overnight
• 125 ml olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cloves of garlic (optional)
• 1 large carrot, chopped.
• 2 stalks celery including the leaves, chopped
• 2 ripe tomatoes, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons tomato purée
• 1 ltr water
• 4 tablespoons chopped flat leaf parsley
• salt and pepper to taste

Procedures

1. In a large saucepan sauté the onion, garlic, carrot, and celery in oil until soft and translucent.
2. Add the tomato puree and the water.
3. Bring to a boil.
4. Drain the beans and add them to the pan.
5. Add salt and pepper to taste.
6. Simmer for about 1 hour, or until beans are tender.
7. Add the parsley 15 minutes before removing from the heat.