Red Bean Stew

This is a simple Lebanese dish that can be served as a side with pita bread or as a main with rice. It's vegetarian and a snap to put together.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 33 mins
• Total Time: 48 mins
• Calories: 371 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 onion, thinly sliced
• ½ teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 (15 ounce) can red beans, drained and rinsed
• ½ teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 (14 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 bunch fresh cilantro, stems removed and leaves minced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add onions; cook and stir until soft and translucent, about 10 minutes. Stir in cilantro, garlic, cinnamon, coriander, and cumin; cook until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Pour in tomato sauce. Reduce heat to low; simmer sauce until flavors combine, about 10 minutes.

Step 2

Stir beans into sauce. Cover skillet and simmer until beans are heated through, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Cool to room temperature before serving, about 30 minutes.