Green Bean Stew (Arabic Recipe)

May 22, 2023May 22, 20230 13
Authentic Arabic Green Bean Stew Recipe for dinner tonight
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Prep

20 min

Cook

1 hr

Ready In

1 hr 20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 lbs fresh green beans or packages frozen green beans
1 - 1 1/2 lb lamb stew meat ( or beef stew )
1 large chopped onion
3 -4 garlic cloves ( crushed or minced fine )
2 cups water
1/4 cup olive oil or 1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 large ripe chopped fresh tomatoes or can diced tomatoes
3 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon allspice

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6-8
Calories
340
Sugar
4g
Fat
24g
Green Bean Stew is a traditional Arabic dish, which is often cooked and enjoyed by families at dinner time. It is a hearty stew made with green beans, meat and a variety of spices. This dish has a unique blend of flavors and a subtle sweetness from the green beans. It is often served with rice or bread and can be garnished with fresh herbs. The stew is often slow-cooked to let the flavors blend together and the meat to become tender. It is a great meal to be shared with family and friends, especially during winters.

Instructions

1.In a large pot, heat up the oil and add in the onions and garlic. Saute until they become translucent.
2.Add in the meat and cook until browned, stirring occasionally.
3.Pour in the tomatoes and let it cook for a few minutes.
4.Add in the water, salt, black pepper, and allspice. Bring it to a boil.
5.Once the mixture has started boiling, reduce the heat and let it simmer for 45-50 minutes.
6.Add the green beans to the pot and let it simmer until the beans are cooked through, but are still crispy.
7.Serve the green bean stew hot with rice or bread.

PROS

This dish is healthy, filling and full of flavor.
It is a great comfort food, perfect for a cold winter night.

The combination of meat and green beans is packed with protein and fiber which can keep you full for a longer time.

The traditional spices used in this stew adds a unique flavor and aroma to the dish

CONS

The dish requires some prep and simmering time, so it may take a while to cook.

If you are using fresh green beans, then cleaning and prepping the beans can take some time.

The dish requires lamb or beef stew meat which may not be easily available for everyone.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Green beans are low in calories and fat but are high in nutrients like fiber, vitamins and minerals.
The meat adds a good amount of protein which can aid in muscle growth and repair.
The spices used in the dish have anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties that can help boost the immune system.
Olive oil is a good source of healthy fats and can help regulate cholesterol levels in the body.

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