EGYPTIAN GREEN BEANS IN TOMATO SAUCE

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This recipe is from my dear MIL - a woman who can make the simple great. I like to serve them with baked chicken and white rice.

Provided by Pesto lover

Categories     Vegetable

Time 50m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed & rinsed
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 ounces tomato sauce
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 tablespoons finely chopped parsley

Steps:

  • In 3 qt saucepan, saute onion in olive oil until tender, about 5 minutes, over medium heat.
  • Add minced garlic, stir & cook 30 seconds.
  • Add green beans, turn heat to high and stir quickly for about 1 minute.
  • Add tomato sauce and enough water to almost cover beans.
  • Add parsley, cumin, sugar, salt and pepper.
  • Cover pot and simmer on medium heat for about 25 minutes.
  • If it seems too watery, cook uncovered for 10 minutes. There should be about 1/3 to 1/2 the amount of liquid you started with.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 57.5, Fat 2.6, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 469.8, Carbohydrate 8.4, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 3.8, Protein 2

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