Loubieh Bzeit — Green Beans in Tomato Oil
Tender green beans simmered in a garlicky tomato sauce with olive oil until soft and fragrant. Serve warm with grilled pita for scooping—a Lebanese classic that feels like comfort in a bowl.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 185
- Protein
- 4g
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs green beans, trimmed
- 14 oz canned crushed tomatoes
- 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- ½ cup olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 pieces pita bread, for serving
Instructions
- 1
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium. Add diced onion and cook, stirring, until soft and translucent, about 4 minutes.
- 2
Add minced garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 60 seconds. Do not let it brown.
- 3
Pour in crushed tomatoes and add a pinch of salt and black pepper. Bring to a simmer, then cook for 2 minutes.
- 4
Add green beans and stir to coat. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes until beans are very tender.
- 5
Taste and adjust salt and pepper. If the stew looks too thick, add a splash of water. The beans should be almost falling apart.
- 6
Grill or warm the pita bread. Serve the loubieh hot with warm pita for scooping.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet (12-inch)
- wooden spoon
- knife and cutting board
- can opener
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