Egyptian Green Beans With Carrots Recipes

EGYPTIAN GREEN BEANS IN TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• 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.

EASY BUTTERED GREEN BEANS AND CARROT STICKS

Steps:

• Cook the green beans in a pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender (about 5-6 minutes).
• Transfer beans to a bowl of ice water using a slotted spoon (do not discard the water).
• Boil the carrot sticks in the same water until crisp-tender (about 1 minute) then transfer to the same bowl of ice water with the beans.
• Place the beans and carrots on a paper towel and pat them dry.
• Up to this point you can refrigerate until ready to saute them.
• In a large skillet or a medium pot melt the butter with oil.
• Add in the beans and carrot sticks; toss until hot (about 2 minutes).
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Transfer to a large serving bowl and sprinkle with nuts if desired.
• Delicious!