Green Beans in Tomato and Olive Oil

Name: Green Beans in Tomato and Olive Oil (Loubi bi Zeyt (loo-bee bee zeyt))
Cuisine: Lebanese
Ingredients: 2 cups diced yellow onion (¼ inch); 2 tablespoons and 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, divided; ⅓ cup cloves of garlic (cut in half lengthwise); ⅓ cup cloves of garlic (cut in half lengthwise); 1 pound fresh green beans (cut into 1-inch lengths); 1¾ teaspoons salt; ¼ teaspoon sugar; ¼ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper; ½ cup tomato paste; 3 cups boiling water; 1 cup peeled and diced tomato (1 inch); (You can substitute frozen cut green beans for fresh; they can be added without thawing.)

Loubi bi Zeyt (loo-bee bee zeyt)

Preparation info

Serves
6

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Classic Lebanese Cuisine

By Kamal Al-Faqih

Published 2009

About

This easy-to-make dish is a delicious way to offer green beans. Since it is served at room temperature, it is a great choice for outdoor parties, or as an afternoon snack with warm pita bread.

Ingredients

For the Beans

2 tablespoons and 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, divided
2 cups

Asia
Lebanon
Snack
Side dish
Gluten-free
Vegan

Method

Prepare Ahead

You can prepare this dish up to 3 days in advance. Refrigerate covered. The flavors continue to develop as it marinates. Serve as directed.