* Exported from MasterCook * Bean Stew (Santa Maria) Recipe By : Greek Vegetarian Cookery by Jack Santa Maria Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Stews Vegetarian Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1/2 c Olive oil 2 Onions -- chopped 4 cl Garlic 2 lb Runner beans -- trimmed & sliced 1 lb Tomatoes -- chopped 1 tb Sugar 1 ts Salt 1/2 ts Black pepper 1 ts Basil 2 c Stock Heat oil in a pot & fry the onion for 2 minutes. Add garlic & fry together. Add the rest of the ingredients & the seasonings. Mix together well. Fry for 5 minutes. Add stock. Simmer until the beans are tender. Serve hot or cold. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -