How to Make Egyptian Green Beans with Carrots - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to Middle Eastern cuisine, Egypt offers a rich and diverse culinary heritage that is both flavorful and satisfying. One dish that exemplifies this tradition is the Egyptian Green Beans with Carrots. This simple yet delicious vegetarian dish is packed with nutrients and bursting with vibrant colors, making it a perfect addition to any dinner table.

This recipe is a staple in Egyptian households and is often enjoyed as a side dish or served over rice as a main course. The ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 cloves garlic, sliced
  • 2 cups boiling chicken stock
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1 bay leaf
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 (9 ounce) package frozen green beans and carrots

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Heat oil in a pot over medium heat; cook and stir onion in the hot oil until transparent, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir tomato paste and garlic into onion; cook, stirring quickly, for 1 minute. Pour in boiling chicken stock.
  • Stir cardamom, bay leaf, salt, and pepper into onion-stock mixture; bring to a boil. Add green beans and carrots; return to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until green beans are softened, about 30 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    80 cal.

    • Total Fat: 4g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 0mg
    • Sodium: 409mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 10g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 10mg
    • Calcium: 35mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 149mg