Green beans, spiced tomatoes & olive oil
by Yasmin Khan
A fresh but filling side dish and a staple of Middle Eastern cuisine
Ingredients
2 tbsp light olive oil
2 onions, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, finely sliced
¾ tsp ground cumin
½ tsp ground allspice
400g can of plum tomatoes
1 tsp sugar (any type)
Sea salt
350g green beans, trimmed
Extra virgin olive oil
Method
Pour the light olive oil into a frying pan and gently fry the onions over a medium heat for 15 mins, until they are soft and translucent. Add the garlic and spices and cook for another few mins.
Add the tomatoes, sugar, ¾ tsp salt and a generous grind of pepper. Cover and leave to simmer for 10 mins, adding a little hot water if the pan starts to look dry.
Meanwhile, boil the green beans in a saucepan of water until they are just cooked through but still have some bite. Drain, then add them to the tomato sauce.
Taste and adjust the seasoning, then drizzle with 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil just before serving.
Recipe: Yasmin Khan