Lebanese Green Beans (Loubieh Bi Zeit)
Lebanese green beans, aka Loubieh Bi Zeit, is a simple and flavorful dish made with green beans braised in a delicious tomato sauce.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 2 lb green beans
- 1.6 lb tomatoes
- 11 oz onion 1 medium
- 5 cloves garlic medium
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/2 Tbsp Lebanese 7-spice
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 chilli pepper medium, optional
Instructions
- Trim the hard ends of the beans. Hold a handful in place, line up the ends, and cut them all off in one go. Cut the beans in three. Rinse them under cold running water.
- Dice the onion, garlic, tomatoes, and chili pepper.
- In a large pot, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion and sauté for 3-5 minutes until translucent.
- Stir in the garlic and chili and cook for 1 minute. Add the green beans, 7-spice mix, salt and pepper. Mix, then stir in the diced tomatoes.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat. Cover the pot and simmer for 25-30 minutes until the beans are tender. Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.Lebanese green beans are now ready to serve with pita bread.
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Notes
Sourcing: You can make the Lebanese 7 spice mix at home with cinnamon, cumin, nutmeg, coriander, allspice, cloves, and black peppercorn, or you can find it online or in Middle Eastern/Lebanese stores.
To store: Keep any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
To freeze: Transfer leftovers into freezer-safe containers and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight, then reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave as desired.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 259kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Sodium: 418mg | Potassium: 718mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 1664IU | Vitamin C: 56mg | Calcium: 91mg | Iron: 3mg