Loubia bi zeit
10 mins
Serves 4
Lebanese
Starter
This is the perfect salad to eat in the garden when the sun is out. I came across this recipe in Cyprus, but it originates in Lebanon. If you want something healthy and packed full of flavour, this is the choice for you.
ingridients
750g (1 lb) green beans
1 large onion, roughly chopped
4 cloves garlic, sliced
4-5 Tbsp olive oil
2 Tbsp tomato puree
Salt and pepper
Method
Top and tail the string beans and cut into 2 or 3 pieces
Fry the onion and garlic over a medium-low heat for five minutes or until just beginning to colour
Add the beans to the pan and fry for two minutes, stirring continuously
Add water to the pan until it just covers the mixture
Simmer until tender and add the tomato puree. Mix well and simmer until the beans are tender and the liquid has reduced
Serve