Egyptian Green Beans in Tomato Sauce

Name: Egyptian Green Beans in Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6-8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 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

Submitted by Pesto lover

"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."

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photo by Kelly C.

Ready In:: 50mins
Ingredients:: 13
Serves:: 6-8

ingredients

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

directions

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.

Questions & Replies

Im making this for Eid. Is that ok or should I make a recipe with meat? Im making lamb too.

cherylkweaver

Reviews

so where exactly are we supposed to put in the cayenne pepper and oragano???

Rachel O.
Very nice recipe thank you! Gotta season to taste. I added a bit more garlic, cumin and parsley...and make sure you don't over-water the sauce.

Monica K.
Have to be honest this did not work for me. I thought it would be more flavorful but it's not. Made as directed. It is easy to make. Made for ZWT6 Voracious Vagabonds.

Maryland Jim
Have made green beans with tomato sauce before, but not with the addition of the cumin or sugar. Very flavorful and easy to make. Made for ZWT6 for the No-Nonsense Nibblers.

MomLuvs6