Green Beans with Tomatoes and Honey

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Green Beans with Tomatoes and Honey

Recipe By : Family Circle 2-1-97
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:15
Categories : Not Sent

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 lb green beans, trimmed -- cut crosswise in 1/2
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 c onion -- finely chopped
2 cloves garlic -- finely chopped
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
pinch cayenne
1 16 oz can plum tomatoes, drained -- coarsely chopped
1 ts salt
3 tsp honey
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

Place bean in vegetable steamer with water. Steam until beans turn very
bright green but are still crunchy, about 5 minutes. Rinse in steamer
basket under cold running water. Drain.

Heat oil in wide shallow saucepan. Add onion and garlic; saute until
softened, for about 5 minutes. Add cinnamon, cumin, black pepper, and
cayenne; saute for 1 minute. Add tomatoes and 1/2 tsp salt. Bring to
boiling, stirring frequently to preven sticking, 8-10 minutes, until
thick jamlike consistency. Stir in honey and lemon juice. Add beans.
Cover; lower heat; cook at low simmer, stirring occasionally, until
beans are tender, about 15 minutes. Stir in lemon juice. Season with
remaining salt if desired.

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