Can I use garlic with this recipe?

Yes, add 1 clove of chopped garlic and saute while sauteing onions.

What to serve loubieh bi zeit?

Most Palestinian vegan recipes are served with fresh taboon bread or Arabic bread. You can skip the bread and enjoy it alone. You can serve olives, jalapenos, radishes, green onions, and pickles with this dish.

What is the difference between loubieh and fasolia?

Fasolia is a different type of green bean, often cooked with meat. And loubieh is often cooked as a vegan dish.

Loubieh bi Zeit (Green Beans with Tomatoes)

Name: Loubieh bi Zeit
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Cuisine: Palestinian/Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 1 lb (500 g) string beans, trimmed and cut into 1-2inch pieces; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 4 ripe tomatoes, peeled and chopped (or one 14.5 oz can of diced tomatoes); 1/2 teaspoon sea salt (adjust to taste); 1/2 teaspoon allspice

Description

Loubieh bi Zeit is a traditional vegan Palestinian dish that translates to "green beans in oil." It is a healthy and delicious dish typically served as a side or main dish. If you are a fan of cooking vegetables you're going to love this recipe.

Ingredients

Units Scale

1 lb (500 g) string beans, trimmed and cut into 1-2inch pieces
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
4 ripe tomatoes, peeled and chopped (or one 14.5 oz can of diced tomatoes)
1/2 teaspoon sea salt (adjust to taste)
1/2 teaspoon allspice

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Instructions

In a pot heat olive oil over medium heat.
Add the chopped onions and sauté,
Continue to saute for 5-7 minutes and until onions are golden.
Meanwhile, wash the green beans and trim the ends.
Cut beans into 2-inch pieces.
Add the chopped string beans to the pot and stir to combine with onions.
Saute for 1-2 minutes, add 2-3 tablespoons of water, cover the lid and then lower the heat.
Stir occasionally add more water if necessary to prevent sticking.
Let them cook for 30 minutes, stirring every 10-25 minutes until beans are soft or tender.
Meanwhile, peel tomatoes and chop about square size.
Stir in the chopped tomatoes and cook on medium-high heat for about 5 minutes and until they break down and release their juices.
Cover the pot and let it simmer on low heat for about 15-20 minutes, or until the tomatoes and beans are fully cooked.
Add salt and allspice, and integrate everything well.
Serve hot or room temperature, enjoy alone or with bread, next to pickles, olives, or green onions.

Notes

If the beans get too dry while cooking and prevent the bottom of the pot from burning, you can add 2-3 tablespoons while sauting the beans.
Pour hot water over the tomatoes so the skin will peel easily.
Make sure the beans are fully cooked before adding tomatoes. Adding tomatoes early on will slow the cooking of beans.