Green Beans

1 kg green beans

300 ml water

1 onion, thinly sliced

200 ml olive oil

3 tablespoons finely chopped parsley

500 gr. tomatoes, thinly sticed

salt 

 Clean the beans by cutting the stringy edges all around with a sharp knife,

 rinse and drain them.

 Sautee the onion in the olive oil in a saucepan, add the tomatoes and the

 beans and sautee together for a few minutes.

 Add the water (the sauce should cover the beans) and bring to a boil.

 Add the parsley and the salt and stir.

 Cover and cook slowly for approximately 45 minutes.

 They should have a thick, oily sauce at the end.

 If you want to boost the dish up you can add 2 medium potatoes or 4 carrots,sliced thinly.