Loubieh bi Zeit (Lebanese Green Beans in Olive Oil)

Ingredients

• •1 1/2 lb green beans, trimmed
• •1 medium yellow onion, sliced
• •4 cloves garlic, sliced
• •1 can (14.5 oz) canned diced tomatoes
• •1/4 cup olive oil
• •1/2 cup water
• •1 tsp salt
• •1/4 tsp black pepper

Directions

1. 1Heat half the olive oil in a wide pot and cook onion for 5 minutes.
2. 2Add garlic and green beans and toss for 2 minutes.
3. 3Add tomatoes, water, salt, black pepper, and remaining olive oil.
4. 4Cover and simmer gently for 22–25 minutes until the beans are tender.
5. 5Uncover and cook for 3 minutes so the tomato sauce lightly thickens.
6. 6Serve warm or let the loubieh cool to room temperature.

💡 Do not rush the beans over high heat; gentle braising softens them without scorching the tomato and olive oil underneath.

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