Greek Green Beans - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 lbs fresh green beans
1 cup olive oil
1 -2 clove garlic, chopped
2 onions, sliced thin
1 1/2 lbs tomatoes, chopped
3 tablespoons parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper (or more, to taste)

Preparation

Wash beans and break them in half or slice them lengthwise.
Place in a large pot of cold water.
Heat the oil in a large skillet and saute the onions until soft and translucent.
Drain green beans and add to the skillet.
Add the rest of the ingredients.
Cover and simmer over moderate heat for about 1/2 hour.