Stewed Green Beans with Tomato and Spices over Rice Recipe
A flavorful and aromatic stewed green beans recipe infused with garlic, cumin, coriander, and a touch of tomato paste, perfectly paired with Egyptian rice and vermicelli for a comforting and hearty meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 lbs fresh green beans (or frozen, thawed, not canned)
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 large yellow onion (diced)
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp ground coriander
- 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 6 oz tomato paste
- 2 cups water
- 1 1/2 tsp Maggi Seasoning (optional)
- Rice of choice (Egyptian rice with vermicelli preferred)
Instructions
- Heat and Sauté Aromatics: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add butter and vegetable oil, then sauté the diced onion for about a minute until it begins to soften. Add minced garlic, ground cumin, ground coriander, kosher salt, and ground black pepper, and continue to sauté until the onion turns a light brown color, releasing the spices’ aromas.
- Start the Rice: Begin cooking the Egyptian rice with vermicelli as per your preferred method, so it finishes around the same time as the green beans stew.
- Cook Green Beans in Tomato Sauce: Stir in the tomato paste and cook it for about a minute, allowing the flavors to meld. Add the water and then the fresh or thawed green beans, stirring thoroughly to combine all ingredients. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Simmer uncovered for 8 minutes if using fresh green beans, or 6 minutes for thawed frozen green beans, until the liquid reduces and thickens.
- Season and Serve: Adjust the seasoning with the optional Maggi Seasoning to enhance the flavor. Serve the stewed green beans hot over the prepared Egyptian rice and vermicelli.
Notes
- Maggi Seasoning is optional but adds an umami depth to the dish; adjust according to taste.
- Using fresh green beans yields a firmer texture, while thawed frozen beans cook slightly faster.
- Egyptian rice with vermicelli complements the stew with a nutty flavor; substitute with any preferred rice and pasta combination.
- Do not use canned green beans as they will alter the texture and cooking time significantly.
Keywords: stewed green beans, Middle Eastern green beans, Egyptian rice, vermicelli, cumin green beans, tomato paste green beans, vegetarian side dish
