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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.

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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.

These Lebanese green beans would be delicious with Chicken Tawook, Beef Kafta, or my Hummus with Ground Lamb. Serve with a Middle Eastern Syrian Salad dressed with lemon and garlic and dinner is done.

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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.
3.65 from 17 votes
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Course: Entree, Side Dish
Cuisine: Lebanese, Mediterranean, middle eastern
Keyword: lube, vegetarian
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 118kcal
Author: Liz DellaCroce

Ingredients

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.
Nutrition Facts
Lebanese Green Beans with Tomatoes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 118 Calories from Fat 35
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.9g 6%
Saturated Fat 0.6g 3%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.3g
Sodium 1006mg 42%
Total Carbohydrates 20.9g 7%
Dietary Fiber 4.4g 18%
Sugars 6.9g
Protein 3.8g 8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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  1. Hi there.

    I made your Lebanese spice blend, Above, it says ‘2 servings’ of Lebanese spice blend. How much is a serving? Thanks! This dish looks delicious!

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  2. Hi. Im an Aussie and just wanted to clarify what u mean by tomato sauce. In Australia, tomato sauce is ketchup. So do u mean like a tomato paste ie Like the kind you use on a pizza base? Or is it something more liquid than that?

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  3. Hi Liz,
    My Irish-Polish wife has a Ayrian cousin and my wife would rave about this Green Bean in Tomato sauce dish that she would have as a child. Well, I made this and we both loved it. The spices blend so well with the tomato sauce. I did serve it over rice and it was a fantastic stand-alone dinner! Thank you for adding to my repertoire! Hi

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  8. Hi Liz,

    As part Syrian, this has also been a staple meal in my family since my grandmother’s time. I usually make it as the main course, served over rice, but it can also be a side dish. Delicious and low calorie! The only thing I do differently is also add carrots.

    As you mentioned, Greeks have a similar meal (that’s the other half of my ethnicity.)

    Thanks!

    -Kristen

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  9. These green beans and tomatoes were delicious! I made the spice blend and that along with bit of onions and tomatoes, and cooking the beans so they were soft made this excellent. My best friend is half Lebanese and makes a similar dish without the tomatoes. I love the addition of those. She also puts a bit of dried mint into her pasta sauces and they taste so good and a bit different. Do you do that?
    Thank you for this delicious recipe!

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  11. Hi- Love your recipes! I wold love to make this dish but can you please clarify what “two servings of Lebanese spice blend” would be? Do i make two batches of the spice blend recipe or do I use half (since spice blend recipe says 4 servings)? Thank you for a response!

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