Mtsvane Pamidori

Description
Stewed green tomatoes

Ingredients

 * 2 tablespoons of olive oil
 * 1 pound of green tomatoes, coarsely chopped
 * 1 medium onion, peeled and finely chopped
 * 2 large carrots, peeled and cut into rounds
 * ¼ cup of coarsely chopped celery leaves
 * ¼ cup of coarsely chopped parsley
 * ¼ cup of water
 * 3 garlic cloves, peeled and roughly chopped
 * 1 teaspoon of salt
 * freshly ground black pepper

Directions

 * 1) In a skillet, heat the olive oil.
 * 2) Add the chopped tomatoes, onion, carrots, parsley, celery leaves and the water.
 * 3) Cover skillet and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally for 30 minutes.
 * 4) In a mortar with a pestle, pound the garlic with salt until a paste is formed.
 * 5) When the vegetables are tender, remove from heat and stir in the garlic paste and pepper to taste.
 * 6) Cool to room temperature before serving.