Lubi bi Ziet (Green Bean Stew)

2 cans green beans or 2 lbs. fresh or frozen

1 medium onion, diced

3 T. olive oil or vegetable oil

1 clove garlic, minced

1 tsp. salt

1.4 tsp. pepper

1/2 tsp. cinnamon

water

1 can tomato paste

In a saucepan, saute onions with oil until almost brown.  Add garlic and saute 1 minute.  Add tomato paste and cook about 2 min.  Using the can from the tomato paste, add 3 cans of water.

Bring to a boil and add salt, pepper, and cinnamon.  Cook 5 minutes.

Drain and rinse green beans and add to the tomato mixture.  Let cook at a simmer for 20 minutes. 

Serve over Arabic Rice