Meatballs and Green Beans in Tomato Sauce

Ingredients

• 500 grams (1.1lb) ground beef
• 1 onion, finely chopped or grated and squeezed well
• ½ bunch parsley, finely chopped
• 4 slices wholewheat bread or challah, soaked in water and squeezed well
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 3 tablespoons oil
• Salt, to taste
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ½ teaspoon ground cumin
• ½ teaspoon ras-el-hanout spice mix
• Oil, for frying
• ¼ cup oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
• 400 grams (14oz) crushed tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 cup water
• ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
• ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
• ½ teaspoon paprika
• ½ teaspoon sugar
• Ground black pepper, to taste
• 800 grams (1.75 lb) frozen green beans, thawed in water and pat-dried
• Steamed white rice