Green Beans With Tomato and Honey

Recipe is from my Family Circle All-Time Favorites cookbook.

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  lb green beans, trimmed and cut crosswise in half
• 2  tablespoons olive oil
• 1⁄2 cup onion, finely chopped
• 2  garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1  pinch cayenne pepper
• 1 (16 ounce) can plum tomatoes, drained and coarsely chopped
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 3  teaspoons honey
• 1  tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Directions

1. Place beans in a steamer with boiling water. Steam until they turn very bright green, but are still crunchy, about 5 minutes. Rinse in steamer basket under cold running water. Drain.
2. Heat oil in a wide, shallow saucepan. Add onion and garlic; saute until softened, about 5 minutes. Add cinnamon, cumin, black pepper and cayenne; saute 1 minute. Add tomatoes and 1/2 teaspoons salt. Bring to boiling, stirring frequently to prevent sticking, 8-10 minutes or until mixture has a thick, jam-like consistency.
3. Stir in honey. Add beans, lower heat. Cook, covered, at a slow simmer, stirring occasionally, until beans are tender, about 15 minutes. Stir in lemon juice. Season with remaining salt, if needed.