Lebanese Green Beans with Tomatoes

A classic vegetarian Lebanese side dish recipe, green beans are slowly simmered in tomatoes and warm spices including cinnamon and allspice.

Comfort food means different things to different people. For me and my family, the most comforting dishes are the Lebanese recipes of my childhood, passed down over the generations.

While Lebanese stewed green beans are typically made with beef and served over rice pilaf, we also enjoy eating them as a vegetarian side dish topped with a dollop of plain yogurt or cucumber laban.

The star of the dish is the rich tomato sauce seasoned with warm Lebanese spices including cinnamon and allspice. For a Greek twist, you could also try adding fresh dill.

Frequently asked questions:

Using your own spice blend:

If looking to do your own spice blend I would suggest doing 2 teaspoons of cinnamon, ½ teaspoon nutmeg and pinch ground allspice plus salt.

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Lebanese Green Beans with Tomatoes

Liz Della Croce

A classic vegetarian Lebanese side dish recipe, green beans are slowly simmered in tomatoes and warm spices including cinnamon and allspice.

4.19 from 49 votes

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Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 20 mins

Total Time 25 mins

Course Entree, Side Dish

Cuisine Lebanese, Mediterranean, middle eastern

Servings 4

Calories 118 kcal

Ingredients

 

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• 1 tablespoon clarified butter or olive oil ghee
• 1 medium onion diced
• 4 cups green beans – cut in 2 inch pieces fresh or frozen
• 15 ounce can diced tomatoes
• 15 ounce can tomato sauce
• 2 servings All Purpose Lebanese Spice Blend

Instructions

 

• Heat clarified butter over medium high heat and saute onion until translucent, about 7-9 minutes, stirring frequently.
• Stir in green beans, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce and Lebanese spices. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low. Simmer until beans are tender, about 20-30 minutes or longer if you wish.

Chef’s Notes

What is tomato sauce?

Tomato sauce in the US is basically pureed tomatoes.

If I want to use my own spice blend what do you suggest?

I would do 2 teaspoons of cinnamon, ½ teaspoon nutmeg and pinch ground allspice plus salt.

Nutrition

Calories: 118kcalCarbohydrates: 20.9gProtein: 3.8gFat: 3.9gSaturated Fat: 0.6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3.3gSodium: 1006mgFiber: 4.4gSugar: 6.9g

Keyword green beans and tomatoes, lube

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• Slow Cooked Lebanese Green Beans and Beef
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