Braised String Beans with Allspice and Garlic

• 6 garlic cloves, chopped (about 1 tablespoon)
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3 pounds string beans, ends trimmed
• 1 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon white pepper (optional)
• One 6-ounce can tomato paste

1. In a medium saucepan, saute the garlic in the vegetable oil over medium heat for 2 minutes, or until soft.
2. Add the string beans, allspice, salt, 2 cups water, and, if desired, cinnamon and white pepper.
3. Dollop the tomato paste by the heaping tablespoon over the surface of the cooking liquid.
4. Do not stir.
5. By letting the tomato paste remain undistributed, its thick consistency allows for maximum adherence to the string beans as the cooking liquid reduces.
6. Bring to a boil.
7. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, for 30 minutes.

garlic, vegetable oil, string beans, ground allspice, kosher salt, ground cinnamon, white pepper, tomato paste

Taken from www.cookstr.com/recipes/braised-string-beans-with-allspice-and-garlic (may not work)