Lebanese Green Beans | Loubieh bi Zeit

Ingredients

• 3 tbsp olive oil (extra virgin)
• 1 large onion (sliced thinly)
• 1 whole bulb of garlic (peeled)
• 300 grams french beans (weighed after trimming)
• 300 grams tomatoes (chopped into large chunks or roundels)
• salt to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   prep the green beans: Wash, trim and cut the green beans into approximately 2-inch long pieces.

2. 2

   Heat a thick-bottomed heavy skillet or wok and add olive oil.

3. 3

   saute: Add the sliced onions and garlic cloves (don't have to chop them). Saute for 5 to 8 minutes or until lightly browned.

4. 4

   cook: Stir in the beans, reduce the flame to low, cover the pot, and cook for about 5 to 8 minutes or until the green beans turn tender. Don't forget to stir occasionally during this time.

5. 5

   saute: Add the chopped tomatoes along with salt to taste. Cook open on low to medium flame for at least 30 minutes or until the tomatoes have stewed into a thick sauce.

6. 6

   serve: Switch off and stir in the remaining olive oil. Let it cool to room temperature before serving with some fresh pita bread.