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

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Recipe 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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READY IN: 50mins

SERVES: 6-8

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

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.

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