Greek String Beans With Shallots White Wine And Fennel Seeds


Slim and tender string beans are found pouthena, “everywhere,” and pandoug, “anywhere,” and eaten avidly all the time in greece.

Steps


Heat the oil in a large non-reactive pot over medium heat.
Add the shallots , garlic , and fennel seeds and saut until slightly softened , about 2 minutes.
Stir in the tomatoes with their juices and continue cooking until the tomatoes are soft and stewed down , 5 minutes.
Stir in the parsley , mint , green beans , wine , water , and salt and pepper and bring to a boil.
Then reduce the heat , partially cover the pot , and simmer until the beans are very tender and the liquid is reduced by half and sauce-like , 45 minutes.
Serve right away.
Serves 6.
The olive and the caper.

Ingredients


olive oil, shallots, garlic clove, fennel seed, tomatoes, fresh flat-leaf parsley, fresh mint leaves, green beans, dry white wine, water, salt, fresh ground black pepper