| 0.25 | cup | Olive Oil |
| 0.5 | unit | onion |
| 1.1 | lb | frozen green beans |
| 1 | can | diced tomatoes (400g) |
| 1 | tbsp | tomato paste |
| 2 | clove | garlic |
| 0.5 | tsp | sugar |
| 0.5 | tsp | salt |
| 2 | tbsp | lemon juice |
| 1 | taste | pepper |
| 1.6 | tbsp | parsley (optional) |
0. Finely dice onions and chop garlic
1. Heat the olive oil in a heavy-bottomed pot on medium-high heat and add in the onion. Saute until lightly brown.
2. Add in the beans and cook until they slightly change colour. This will take approximately 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Reduce heat to medium, adding in the tomatoes, tomato paste, garlic (and sugar if using), and cook for a further 10 minutes.
4. Add in boiled water, salt and stir well to combine.
5. Cover the pot and cook on low-medium heat until the beans are soft. You may need to add more water as it keeps cooking. Check on it and stir every 8-10 minutes. This should take 40-45 minutes.
6. Finish off with lemon juice, freshly cracked pepper and parsley.