Egyptian Green Beans In Tomato Sauce

This recipe is from my dear mil - a woman who can make the simple great. I like to serve them with baked chicken and white rice.

In 3 qt saucepan , saute onion in olive oil until tender , about 5 minutes , over medium heat.

Add minced garlic , stir & cook 30 seconds.

Add green beans , turn heat to high and stir quickly for about 1 minute.

Add tomato sauce and enough water to almost cover beans.

Add parsley , cumin , sugar , salt and pepper.

Cover pot and simmer on medium heat for about 25 minutes.

If it seems too watery , cook uncovered for 10 minutes.

There should be about 1 / 3 to 1 / 2 the amount of liquid you started with.

fresh green beans, olive oil, onion, garlic cloves, tomato sauce, cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper, oregano, sugar, salt, pepper, parsley