Lebanese Stewed Green Beans (Loubieh bi Zeit)

Lebanese stewed green beans (Loubieh bi Zeit) simmered in tomato and olive oil until tender. A simple, flavourful vegan dish perfect for mezze or Meat Free Monday.

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Course: Light Meal, Mezze, Side Dish

Cuisine: Lebanese, Vegan, vegetarian

Keyword: Lebanese Green Beans, Loubieh bi Zeit, Slow Cooked Green Beans, Vegan Recipe

Cook Time: 1

Servings: people

Calories: 145kcal

Equipment

1 large heavy bottomed pan with lid

Ingredients

500 g green beans trimmed and cut in half
1 large onion finely diced
4 garlic cloves minced
4 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
1 can crushed tomatoes 400g or 4–5 ripe tomatoes, peeled and chopped
2 tbsp tomato paste
½ tsp ground cinnamon
salt and black pepper to taste
½ cup water or as needed
juice of ½ lemon
fresh parsley chopped (to serve)

Instructions

Heat the olive oil in a wide, heavy-based pot. Add the onion and cook until soft and golden, about 6–8 minutes.
Stir in the garlic and cook another minute until fragrant.
Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, cinnamon (if using), salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes until slightly thickened.
Add the beans and water. Stir well to coat the beans in the sauce.
Cover and cook over low heat for 40–50 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beans are very tender and the sauce has reduced. Add more water if needed.
Squeeze over the lemon juice just before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley.

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