Italian Green Beans (Loubie Bzeit)

Discover the exquisite flavors of this easy Italian Green Beans (Loubie Bzeit) recipe. This traditional mediterranean dish brings a fresh taste to your table with its simple yet flavorful ingredients. Tender green beans are sautéed to perfection with a warm blend of onion, garlic, olive oil, and tomatoes, creating a dish that is both vibrant and satisfying. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a beginner in the kitchen, this recipe is a breeze to make and will impress your family and friends. Bring the taste of Lebanon into your home with this delightful and easy-to-make Italian Green Beans (Loubie Bzeit) recipe. Sa77a w hana!

Serving size: 4

Directions

1. Remove the ends of the Italian green beans and chop them into bite-sized pieces. Rinse and dry them very well with a kitchen table cloth to avoid splashing in the pan. To a large pot on medium heat, add vegetable oil and fry the green beans in two batches and set aside.*

2. To the same pot (optional) on high heat add olive oil and onions with salt and pepper. Stir for 5-10 minutes till they turn pink and soft.

3. Add garlic cloves and stir for 2 minutes till fragrant.

4. Add carrots and stir till they become soft.

5. Add tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, and green beans.

6. Add water, bring to a boil, and let simmer for around 30 minutes on low heat, stirring occasionally.

7. Turn off the heat, add a splash of olive oil and stir.

8. Best served with rice. Stir and sa7ten!

Ingredients

• 1 kg Italian green beans

• ¼ cup vegetable oil

• 2 tablespoons olive oil (or oil of choice)

• 2 medium sized onions, finely chopped

• 5 garlic cloves, roughly chopped

• 2 medium sized carrots chopped into circles or semi-circles

• 1 can chopped tomatoes (200 g) or 4 medium sized tomatoes

• 1 tablespoon tomato paste

• 1 teaspoon sugar

• ½ cup water

• 1 teaspoon salt

• ½ teaspoon pepper

• ¼ teaspoon sweet pepper

• ½ teaspoon chili flakes (optional)

Recipe Notes

• *You can skip this step if you don’t want to fry the Italian green beans. Alternatively, you can also make these in batches and freeze them for the next recipe!