Lebanese Style Green Bean Stew
Savor a comforting bowl of **Lebanese Style Green Bean Stew**, a hearty and wholesome dish that brings the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean to your table. This slow-simmered delight features tender green beans infused with a rich tomato base, enhanced by warm hints of cinnamon and allspice. A fragrant medley of garlic and onion creates the perfect aromatic foundation, while fresh parsley adds a bright, herbal finish. This versatile stew is easy to prepare, with just 15 minutes of prep time and straightforward steps, making it an ideal choice for a nourishing weeknight meal. Perfectly paired with steamed rice or warm pita bread, this vegan and gluten-free recipe offers a healthy yet flavorful take on a Middle Eastern classic!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, finely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 500 grams fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 400 grams diced tomatoes (canned or fresh)
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 500 milliliters water or vegetable broth
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoons ground allspice
- 1 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and sauté until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
Add the green beans to the pot and sauté for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, cinnamon, allspice, salt, and black pepper.
Pour in the water or vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil.
Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 30-35 minutes, or until the green beans are tender and the flavors have melded together.
Taste the stew and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley, alongside rice or warm pita bread.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
145 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 7.2 g | 9% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.2 g | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 513 mg | 22% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 19.6 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.6 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.6 g | ||
| Protein | 4.4 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 88 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 626 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
