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5 from 3 votes

Loubieh Bzeit - Braised Green Beans

A healthy vegan dish that's almost a stew and is still as delicious cold as it is hot!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Keyword: green bean stew, green beans braised in olive oil, loubieh bi zeit, loubieh bzeit, lubya bi zet, lubye bi zet, string beans
Servings: 6 Servings
Author: Lama

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds Italian cut green beans or regular green beans
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 medium onions diced
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 medium tomatoes diced
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Snap off the end of the green beans then begin to snap each bean into about 3 parts. Wash them and then place in a bowl.
  • In a medium pot on high heat add the olive oil, diced onions, and minced garlic. Sauté for a minute then add in the chopped or snapped green beans. Sauté for about 5-6 minutes or until beans have cooked and shrunk down a bit.
  • Add the diced tomatoes, salt, and black pepper. Mix, cover, and place on low heat for about 30 minutes. Enjoy warm or cold with pita bread or on its own.

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