Long Beans with Tomatoes
Brighten your table with the vibrant flavors of Long Beans with Tomatoes, a quick and wholesome side dish that pairs tender-crisp yardlong beans with the tangy sweetness of ripe tomatoes. This recipe brings together aromatic garlic and onion, earthy cumin, and a touch of smoky paprika for a perfectly balanced dish that's ready in just 25 minutes. Gently simmered with a splash of water to meld the flavors, this dish retains a satisfying crunch while soaking up the rich, spiced tomato sauce. Serve it as a versatile accompaniment to rice, flatbreads, or your favorite protein, and enjoy a healthy, delicious addition to your meal rotation. Perfect for easy weeknight dinners or a flavorful plant-based option!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams long beans (also known as yardlong beans)
- 2 medium ripe tomatoes
- 3 cloves garlic cloves
- 1 small onion
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoons paprika
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 50 milliliters water
Instructions
Wash the long beans thoroughly, trim off both ends, and cut them into 2-inch pieces.
Dice the tomatoes into small cubes. Peel the garlic cloves and mince them finely. Peel the onion and chop it finely.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion to the skillet and sauté for 2-3 minutes until it becomes translucent.
Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
Stir in the ground cumin and paprika, allowing the spices to toast for 20 seconds to release their aroma.
Add the long beans to the skillet, stirring well to coat them with the spice mixture. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
Add the diced tomatoes, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir everything together until well combined.
Pour in the water and cover the skillet with a lid. Let the mixture simmer for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the long beans are tender but still crisp.
Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or spices, if needed.
Serve the long beans with tomatoes hot as a side dish alongside rice, bread, or your favorite main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
508 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.3 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.7 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1214 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 50.3 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.6 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.8 g | ||
| Protein | 13.1 g | 26% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 233 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 5.2 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 1576 mg | 34% | |
*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.
