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Fasulia bil-tamatim (green beans in tomato sauce)

Green beans braised in a rich yet light tomato and onion sauce, without meat. It is a typical vegetarian dish, much enjoyed for everyday meals. The beans become soft and the sauce thickens as it simmers.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Nutrition facts

235 kcal per serving

Protein
5.3 g
Carbohydrates
16 g
of which sugars
12.6 g
Fat
14.8 g
of which saturated fat
1.8 g
Fiber
7.7 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. Trim the green beans and cut them into 3 cm lengths.
  2. Finely slice the onions and fry them in the oil over medium heat for 8 minutes, until golden.
  3. Add the crushed garlic, grated tomatoes and tomato paste; cook for 7 minutes, stirring, until the sauce is thick.
  4. Stir in the spices and fry for one minute.
  5. Add the beans and toss to coat them well in the sauce.
  6. Pour in the water, season with salt, cover and simmer gently for 30 minutes, stirring from time to time.
  7. Adjust the seasoning and serve warm or hot.

Variations and tips

Potato version. Add 2 potatoes cut into cubes with the beans for a more filling dish.

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