Serbian-Style Green Beans Recipe

Green beans in the Serbian style are often combined with tomatoes and garlic and, sometimes, carrots, turnips, parsnips and green peppers.

Here's a larger photo of Serbian-style green beans.

Makes 6 to 8 servings Serbian-Style Green Beans

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 60 minutes

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds green beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch lengths
• 2 large chopped onions
• 1/2 cup oil
• 3 finely chopped garlic cloves
• 3 ribs chopped celery
• 3 peeled and chopped carrots (optional)
• 1 small peeled and chopped turnip (optional)
• 1 peeled and chopped parsnip (optional)
• 2 chopped green peppers (optional)
• 1 (28-ounce) can stewed or diced tomatoes, undrained
• 4 tablespoons catsup
• 1 tablespoon dried dill

Preparation:

1. In large skillet, saute onions and garlic in oil until onion is translucent. Add celery, and carrots, turnip and parsnip if using, and saute 2 minutes.
   
   
2. Add remainder of ingredients, bring to a boil, lower heat and simmer 45 minutes or until vegetables are cooked, adding water if necessary during the cooking process. Season to taste with salt and pepper.