Estimated Nutrition

Per serving

Ingredients & Substitutes

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat.

2. 2

   Add 1 large red onion, thinly sliced, and 4 cloves of minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 3 minutes until fragrant and softened.

3. 3

   Stir in 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced, and 2 medium sweet potatoes, diced into 1-inch cubes, cooking for 8-10 minutes until the sweet potatoes begin to soften, stirring occasionally.

4. 4

   Add 300 grams of fresh green beans, trimmed and cut, along with 1 teaspoon of ground cumin, 1 teaspoon of ground coriander, and 0.5 teaspoon of chili powder (if using), mixing well to combine the spices with the vegetables.

5. 5

   Continue to stir-fry for another 5-7 minutes until the green beans are tender-crisp and the sweet potatoes are fully cooked through.

6. 6

   Remove the skillet from the heat, then stir in 0.25 cup of fresh lemon juice, 0.5 cup of fresh chopped cilantro, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 0.5 teaspoon of black pepper, ensuring all ingredients are well incorporated.

7. 7

   Serve the Egyptian Spiced Sweet Potato and Green Bean Stir-fry immediately as a side dish or a light main course.