Best 8 Grandmas Lebanese Green Beans Recipes

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Grandmas Lebanese Green Beans is a traditional Lebanese dish passed down through generations. This classic recipe is a delightful combination of green beans, tomatoes, garlic, and lemon juice. It is a simple yet flavorful dish that is a perfect side dish or main course. With its vibrant colors and tangy flavor, Grandmas Lebanese Green Beans is a sure-fire hit for any occasion.

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LEBANESE GREEN BEANS



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Lebanese green beans are a warm, spiced green bean dish mixing tomatoes, green beans, cinnamon and cumin.

Provided by Julia

Categories     Vegetarian, Side Dish

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 Tablespoons olive oil
1/2 medium sweet onion, thinly sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 lb. green beans (fresh or frozen)
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 - 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat 3 Tablespoons olive oil in a large saute pan over medium high heat. Add the onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes. Add garlic and continue to sauté for 2 minutes {if you are using meat, it can be added here and sautéed for an addition 4 minutes}.
  • Add the green beans, cumin, cinnamon and diced tomatoes and mix together. Bring to a boil, then cover and turn the heat down to low. Simmer for 40-45 minutes, or until green beans {and meat if using it} are tender, stirring occasionally. Adjust seasonings to taste as well as salt and pepper.
  • Serve warm over rice or quinoa with a side of pita bread and yogurt.

GRANDMA'S BEANS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 10h15m

Yield 5 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 cloves garlic
2 medium carrots
1 serrano chile
1 large white onion
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 teaspoons ground cumin, or more as desired
2 cups dried pinto beans, soaked overnight
1 orange, halved
1 tablespoon salt, or more as desired

Steps:

  • Rough chop the garlic, carrot, serrano and onion into small pieces. Heat the oil in a medium pot over medium-high heat. Add the chopped vegetables and 1 teaspoon cumin to the pot and cook until the onion starts to brown.
  • Strain the beans and add them to the pot. Pour in enough water to just cover the beans. Cover and bring them to a boil. Stir, then cover again and lower to a simmer. Simmer the beans until they start to burst, around 1 hour.
  • Uncover the pot and add the orange, squeezing the juice into the pot and then dropping the halves in. Stir in the remaining teaspoon cumin and the salt. Continue to simmer to allow the beans to thicken, about 45 minutes more. Add more cumin and salt to taste.
  • Serve as a side dish, over rice, or on their own on a taco.

GRANDMA'S GREEN BEANS WITH BACON VINAIGRETTE



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Ridiculously good beans that make a great side dish to just about anything. One of those recipes that grandma made for years that we could never get enough of. Garnish with sliced or slivered almonds.

Provided by Sarahbeara

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Green Beans

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 slices bacon
2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
½ cup finely chopped onion
½ cup brown sugar
¼ cup white vinegar
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon dry mustard
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until crisp, about 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add green beans, cover, and steam until tender-crisp, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain.
  • Drain bacon slices on paper towels, reserving grease in the skillet. Saute onion in the bacon grease until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in brown sugar, vinegar, salt, mustard, and pepper. Stir well, scraping up any onion bits off the bottom of the skillet. Cook until bubbling, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Add green beans to the skillet with the sauce; toss to coat well. Chop cooked bacon and stir into the beans. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 117.5 calories, Carbohydrate 22.7 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 2.1 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 260.4 mg, Sugar 15.4 g

GRANDMA MAC'S GREEN BEANS



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These green beans reheat really well!

Provided by Jennifer Wilkinson

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Green Beans

Time 1h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

¼ pound peppered bacon, chopped
1 medium onion, sliced
4 cups fresh green beans, trimmed
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon seasoned salt
water as needed

Steps:

  • Place bacon in a large pot and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Add onion; cook until bacon just starts to brown a bit, 4 to 5 minutes. Add green beans and stir until coated in bacon grease. Add sugar, salt, seasoned salt, and just enough water to cover. Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until beans are soft, about 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 213.3 calories, Carbohydrate 11.7 g, Cholesterol 24.1 mg, Fat 14.2 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 1158.8 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

GRANDMA'S GREEN BEANS



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My beloved and very much missed Grandmother was always asked to bring these to family gatherings.. The woman knew how to cook, raising 8 kids, 6 of them being girls, I think it's fair to say- she had a PHD.. ;).. I only wish I had more of her recipes to share..

Provided by Mama Jen

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 slices bacon (cooked and crumbled)
1/2 cup yellow onion (chopped)
4 (14 1/2 ounce) cans green beans (any brand)
1/2 chicken bouillon cube
1/2 cup water

Steps:

  • Fry bacon til' it's crisp, on the stovetop. Add onion, cook until tender.
  • Drain "all" liquid off of canned green beans.
  • Add beans to bacon and onion mixture.
  • Add bullion cube and water.
  • Cook very slowly until beans "shrivel".
  • Sometimes, ok well maybe always I have this compulsive need to add things to whatever I am cooking, and 98% of the time you can beat it's gonna be GARLIC or SPICES. Soo- there ya' go. Add in some garlic if you dare, or maybe some seasoning salt? :) But whatever you do- ENJOY!

GRANDMA'S LEBANESE GREEN BEANS



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Lebanese-style green beans were always part of the family dinner table at my grandparents' house. In my opinion, they are a quintessential vegetarian comfort food. They are best served along side something that can sop up the delicious garlicky sauce. I recommend pilaf or mujadarrah.

Provided by Aram5262

Categories     Greens

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb fresh green beans, break in half and remove stems
1 small onion, chopped
3 large garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 cup tomato sauce (I think grandma used Prego's Old World style)
1 cup water
1 vine ripened tomatoes, diced
salt and pepper (don't skimp on the salt)

Steps:

  • In a medium sized saucepan, saute the garlic and onions in olive oil until the onions become translucent.
  • Add the beans, cover, and allow them to steam in their own moisture for about 15 minutes.
  • Add 1 cup water, tomatoes, tomato sauce, cover, and cook for 30 minutes.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185.8, Fat 13.9, SaturatedFat 1.9, Sodium 332.5, Carbohydrate 14.9, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 7.9, Protein 3.5

GRANDMA'S GREEN BEANS



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 slices thick-cut bacon
1 red onion, sliced thin
1 jalapeño, seeded and diced small
1 1/2 pounds green beans, trimmed
1 cup chicken stock
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup fried onions

Steps:

  • Place the bacon in a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat and cook until crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove the bacon and all but 2 to 3 tablespoons of the bacon grease.
  • Add the onion and jalapeño and cook for a minute or two, then add the green beans. Cook until the green beans are bright green, an additional minute. Add the chicken stock, garlic powder and a good pinch of both salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer and lightly cover, allowing the some of the steam to escape. Cook until the liquid is evaporated and the beans are starting to soften, but still have a bite, 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Transfer the beans to a serving vessel. Crumble the bacon and sprinkle it over the top of the beans, along with the fried onions.

OLD-FASHIONED GREEN BEANS



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Mom would prepare homegrown green beans using this recipe and, boy, did they ever taste good! The bacon provides rich flavor and the brown sugar a touch of sweetness. This is one irresistible side dish. -Willa Govoro, St. Clair, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

6 bacon strips, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 pounds fresh green beans
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 cup water

Steps:

  • In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, about 5 minutes. Add the beans, brown sugar and water. Stir gently; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until beans are crisp-tender, 15 minutes. Remove to a serving bowl with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 132mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh green beans: Fresh green beans have a crisp texture and vibrant color, making them ideal for this dish.
  • Trim the green beans properly: Trim the ends of the green beans to remove any tough or woody parts.
  • Blanch the green beans: Blanching the green beans helps to preserve their color and crispness.
  • Use a flavorful broth: The broth used in this dish is an important flavor component, so use a broth that you enjoy the taste of.
  • Add the spices and seasonings to taste: The spices and seasonings used in this dish can be adjusted to your preference, so taste the dish and adjust them accordingly.
  • Garnish with fresh herbs: Fresh herbs, such as parsley or cilantro, can be used to garnish the dish and add an extra layer of flavor.

Conclusion:

Grandma's Lebanese Green Beans is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The green beans are tender and flavorful, and the tomato sauce is rich and flavorful. This dish can be served with rice, pita bread, or your favorite side dish.

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