Bean Stew (Santa Maria)

1/2 c Olive oil

2 Onions, chopped

4 Garlic cloves

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. Simer till the beans are tender. Serve hot or cold. Jack Santa Maria, "Greek Vegetarian Cookery"