Lebanese Green Beans in Tomato Oil
Silky green beans stewed with garlic, tomato, and a generous glug of olive oil until tender and infused with flavor. Pure, simple Lebanese comfort — ready in 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 5g
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs green beans, trimmed
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14 oz) canned crushed tomatoes
- ½ cup olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium until shimmering, about 90 seconds.
- 2
Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant, stirring constantly.
- 3
Add green beans and stir to coat with oil, about 2 minutes until edges start to soften.
- 4
Pour in crushed tomatoes with their juice, salt, and black pepper. Stir well.
- 5
Simmer uncovered for 12–14 minutes until beans are very tender and sauce is slightly reduced.
- 6
Taste and adjust salt if needed. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet (12-inch preferred)
- wooden spoon or silicone spatula
- can opener
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