Green Beans in Seasoned Tomato Sauce

Name: Green Beans in Seasoned Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 onion, diced; 3 tablespoons chopped garlic, or to taste; salt to taste; 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes (such as San Marzano®); 1 (12 ounce) bag thin green beans, trimmed; 1 teaspoon white sugar; 0.125 teaspoon ground cinnamon

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My husband and I used to visit a Lebanese restaurant in DC and loved their dish called 'Loubieh Bel Zeit.' When we moved away we craved this dish, so I tried to re-create it and came up with the following recipe. My husband LOVES it and wants me to make it all of the time now.

Submitted by luv2trvl2it

Updated on January 31, 2025

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

35 mins

Total Time:

50 mins

Servings:

8

Yield:

8 servings

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Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, diced
3 tablespoons chopped garlic, or to taste
salt to taste
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes (such as San Marzano®)
1 (12 ounce) bag thin green beans, trimmed
1 teaspoon white sugar
⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

Heat olive oil in a skillet over high heat; cook and stir onion, garlic, and salt in the hot oil until onion is softened and browned, about 15 minutes.
Mix tomatoes and green beans into onion mixture. Add sugar and cinnamon to mixture; bring to a boil, lower heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until green beans are tender, 20 to 25 minutes.

Cook's Note:

Time to prep may take longer if you buy beans that haven't been cleaned yet.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

72	Calories
4g	Fat
10g	Carbs
2g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 72
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4g	5%
Saturated Fat 1g	3%
Sodium 144mg	6%
Total Carbohydrate 10g	4%
Dietary Fiber 3g	10%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 2g	4%
Vitamin C 18mg	20%
Calcium 55mg	4%
Iron 2mg	8%
Potassium 306mg	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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