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Kim K.
February 1, 2021
Very similar to the Armenian dish fassoulia. I loved this version, which with the allspice, reminds me of some Greek dishes I've had. Pomegranate molasses is found at Middle Eastern stores. The brand Indo European makes a decent version. Note: pomegranate molasses is different than pomegranate syrup. It's much thicker and has a different flavor. I wouldn't substitute with it. Find the molasses.
babswool
May 15, 2020
Made these green beans tonight and really liked them but I will say that they did not look the same as the photo in the recipe. The tomatoes did not break down into a sauce . I cut the recipe in half for just my husband and myself and did not have any pomegranate molasses but otherwise followed the recipe as written. I wonder why my "sauce" was still just diced tomatoes.
Nancy
November 25, 2020
Try using whole canned tomatoes next time, and crush them in your hand or slightly in a food processor. For some reason, “diced” tomatoes stay more piecy than whole tomatoes, crushed in your hand.
Liz
March 8, 2020
This is a fantastic, 10-yr-old approved recipe! I’m always looking for healthy veg options that the whole family can eat - this is a superb example! Would also be great with gigantes, limas, or LAMB!
pratchford
July 19, 2014
This was SO GOOD! used both yellow and green beans. Had this over rice for dinner--perfection.
Tarragon
March 18, 2014
Is it possible that the sugar stand in for the pomegranate molasses - so that we don't need both?
J D.
August 6, 2013
Just about any middle eastern food store should have it, Whole Foods maybe, or Kalustyan's in NYC (I think they do mail order) kalustyans.com OR Maybe Food52 has it in their Provisions shop?
J D.
June 24, 2013
Gotta give this a try. Very similar to "fasolakia" here in Greece. These regional similarities and variations on dishes are always so interesting. The Greek version is sort of the same method but with only green beans, grated tomato, onion, beans,parsley, sometime carrot, sometimes garlic and olive oil - and chunks of potato towards the end. I don't have pomegranate syrup so readily available even with Turkey just next door, but might try it with petimezi as a sub (a syrup made of grape must) Thanks for this interesting recipe!
jslade
June 19, 2013
My maternal Grandmother was from Damascus Syria. This is a dish she would make but would also add ground lamb to the dish. She would serve it over rice with sauteed broken pieces of vermicelli in butter. It was absolutely delicious. Thank you for bringing me back a piece of my childhood.
Donna L.
July 1, 2013
I made this dish for dinner tonight. Yumm!! I took jslade cue and added lamb meatballs. Will definitely make again!!
carrieberryo
April 21, 2013
The recipe's instructions say to add sugar, but the list of ingredients doesn't list sugar. How much is needed?
AntoniaJames
September 27, 2012
This is such a great recipe -- I've made it several times, including with organic frozen string beans last winter -- but found that 1 teaspoon of allspice was more than was necessary. I love the spice, but the last few times I have used 1/2 teaspoon instead, which (I thought) tasted better. ;o)
aargersi
July 17, 2012
There are no green beans listed in the ingredients - but I get the idea and they sound great! ps I make your burnt okra from last year often ...
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