RED BEAN STEW

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This is a simple Lebanese dish that can be served as a side with pita bread or as a main with rice. It's vegetarian and a snap to put together.

Provided by LauraF

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews

Time 1h18m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, thinly sliced
1 bunch fresh cilantro, stems removed and leaves minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground coriander
½ teaspoon ground cumin
1 (14 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (15 ounce) can red beans, drained and rinsed
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

Heat oil in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add onions; cook and stir until soft and translucent, about 10 minutes. Stir in cilantro, garlic, cinnamon, coriander, and cumin; cook until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Pour in tomato sauce. Reduce heat to low; simmer sauce until flavors combine, about 10 minutes.
Stir beans into sauce. Cover skillet and simmer until beans are heated through, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Cool to room temperature before serving, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370.8 calories, Carbohydrate 50.2 g, Fat 15.1 g, Fiber 15.1 g, Protein 14.1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 1713.1 mg, Sugar 13.8 g