Soups and Stews Recipes - Green (Snap) Bean and Tomato Stew Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 onions

• 4 cloves garlic

• 800 g/1 3/4 lb beef tomatoes

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 2 tablespoons tomato ketchup

• 1 can green (snap) beans (400 g/14 oz)

• 1 liter/1 3/4 pints (4 1/2 cups) vegetable stock (broth)

• 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar

• salt

• white pepper

• 1 sprig savory

Serves 4

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Method:

1. Peel and slice the onions and garlic. Peel the tomatoes and cut into bite-sized pieces.

2. Heat the oil in a large saucepan and lightly fry the onions and garlic. Stir in the tomato ketchup. Add the chopped tomatoes and fry briefly.

3. Drain the green (snap) beans and add to the stew. Add the vegetable stock (broth) and season with vinegar, salt and pepper.

4. Add the savory and bring the mixture to the boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring now and again.

5. When the stew is cooked, remove the savory and season to taste.