Green Beans Braised with Mint & Potatoes

Directions

1. 1

   3 tb Olive oil & margarine, mixed 1 c Tomato juice or sauce 1 lb Fresh green beans -- trimmed, cut 1 tb Chopped fresh parsley, opt

2. 2

   2 md Potatoes

3. 3

   peeled Salt & freshly ground pepper Chopped fresh mint Heat the fat in an enameled pan and mix in the tomato juice or sauce

4. 4

   Add the green beans and parsley to the pan with enough water to almost cover

5. 5

   Tuck the potato slices in between, partially cover the pan, and simmer for 25 minutes, the stir and season with salt, pepper, and 2 tablespo

6. 6

   Cook uncovered until the beans and potatoes are fork tender, about 10 more minutes

7. 7

   If the sauce has not thickened, pour it into a small pan, and boil down to one cup, then combine with the beans and potatoes in a warm servi

8. 8

   Sprinkle with a little additional fresh mint and serve warm