Lebanese Green Beans

By tammy1365

Ingredients

• 1 lb. green beans ( fresh or frozen)
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 1/2 cups onion, sliced
• 4 tbsp olive oil
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• Pepper to taste
• I can diced tomatoes or tomato paste
• Optional 1/2 lb. stew meat or diced ham

Details

Adapted from acedarspoon.com

Preparation

Step 1

Lightly brown onions and garlic in oil in a stock pot. (Meat can be added here if desired.)
Add the rest of the ingredients and bring to a boil, then cover and simmer slowly till green beans (and meat if used are tender), about 40-45 minutes. Stir a couple of times.
Check taste and add more spices if desired.
Serve warm.