LEBANESE STEWED GREEN BEANS (LOUBIEH BI ZEIT)

These Lebanese stewed green beans, known as Loubieh bi Zeit, are gently cooked in tomato and olive oil until silky and full of flavour. It’s a simple, comforting dish that can be served warm, at room temperature, or even cold. Perfect on its own with rice and flatbread for Meat Free Monday, or as part of a mezze spread with lamb kofta and tabbouleh.

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INGREDIENTS:
– 500 g green beans, trimmed and halved
– 1 large onion, finely diced
– 3–4 garlic cloves, sliced
– 4 tbsp olive oil (extra virgin)
– 1 can (400 g) crushed tomatoes (or 4–5 ripe tomatoes, peeled and chopped)
– 2 tbsp tomato paste
– ½ tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
– Salt and black pepper, to taste
– ½ cup water (or as needed)
– Juice of ½ lemon
– Fresh parsley, chopped (to serve)

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
– Scoop up with warm flatbreads
– Pair with rice for a light vegan meal
– Add to a mezze spread with lamb kofta

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