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!

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 4

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)

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the chopped onion and sauté until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the green beans to the pot and sauté for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 5

Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, cinnamon, allspice, salt, and black pepper.

Step 6

Pour in the water or vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil.

Step 7

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.

Step 8

Taste the stew and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Step 9

Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley, alongside rice or warm pita bread.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1591.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	615.8

Total Fat 30.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4437.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 82.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 24.0g	0%
Total Sugars 39.8g
Protein 18.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 333.6mg	0%
Iron 8.9mg	0%
Potassium 2616.1mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 40.8%

Protein: 10.9%

Carbs: 48.3%