Ingredients:

• 3 tablespoons canola or other neutral oil
• 2 small onions, finely chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon Aleppo pepper flakes or any mild chili flake
• 1 (15 ounce can) whole plum tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
• Black pepper, to taste
• 1/2 cup hot water
• 1 pound green beans, trimmed
• Extra-virgin olive oil