Lebanese
Loubieh bi Zeit
Lebanese green beans braised in olive oil
Lebanese green beans slowly braised with tomato, onion, garlic and olive oil and served cool.
Bright, satisfying and built for real life.
This recipe brings together the generous flavours of Lebanese cooking in a format that works on a busy day. Read through the method before starting and adjust seasoning to your taste.
The recipe
Loubieh bi Zeit
Ingredients
Main
Method
- 1
Soften onions and garlic gently in half the olive oil.
- 2
Add green beans, tomatoes and salt and turn to coat.
- 3
Cover and braise over low heat until the beans are very tender and the tomato has reduced.
- 4
Finish with remaining oil and serve warm or at room temperature.
Loubieh bi zeit is a Lebanese olive-oil dish of green beans braised until tender with tomato, onion and garlic.
Storage
Refrigerate leftovers promptly in a sealed container for up to 3 days.
Freezing
Freeze only when the finished texture remains suitable; thaw overnight in the refrigerator.
Reheating
Reheat gently until piping hot throughout, unless traditionally served cold or at room temperature.
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