34min 4 ppl
Loubieh bi Zeit
69 minutes
4 people
Hardover 60 min or 12+ steps
69 min · 10 steps
Hard: over 60 min or 12+ steps
310 kcalper person
Protein 3g
Carbs 11g
Fats 30g
About this dish
Green beans are slow-braised in a generous pour of olive oil with tomatoes, onion and garlic until they turn silky and deeply flavoured, a warm-weather Lebanese stew traditionally served at room temperature with flatbread.
Allergy Info
None
Diet Info
Vegan
Ingredients
Fresh Produce
- Green beanstrimmed and halved500 g
- Onionthinly sliced1
- Garlic clovesthinly sliced4 cloves
- Tomatoeschopped400 g
Tins & Jars
- Tomato paste2 tbsp
Spices & Seasonings
- Fine sea saltto taste
- Black pepperto taste
Oils & Condiments
- Extra-virgin olive oil120 ml
Utensils
- Chopping board
- Sharp knife
- Large saucepan
Method
1
Trim the ends off the green beans and halve them on the diagonal.
Approx. 5 minutes
2
Peel and thinly slice the onion.
Approx. 3 minutes
3
Peel and thinly slice the garlic cloves.
Approx. 2 minutes
4
Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over a medium heat and add the onion, cooking until softened and translucent.
Approx. 6 minutes
5
Add the garlic and cook until fragrant.
Approx. 2 minutes
6
Stir in the tomato paste and cook until it darkens slightly.
Approx. 2 minutes
7
Add the tomatoes, green beans, salt and black pepper, and stir well to coat everything in the sauce.
Approx. 3 minutes
8
Cover the pan and simmer gently, stirring occasionally, until the beans are meltingly tender.
Approx. 35 minutes
9
Remove the lid and simmer for a few more minutes until the sauce has thickened and the oil rises to the surface.
Approx. 8 minutes
10
Taste and adjust the seasoning, then serve warm or at room temperature with flatbread.
Approx. 3 minutes
