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Loubieh Bi Zeit

With green beans braised in olive oil, garlic and tomatoes, Loubieh Bi Zeit is a delicious Levantine meze that comes together from just a handful of basic ingredients.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 small
Calories: 248 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Middle Eastern

Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup olive oil
  • 280 grams onion (1 large onion, diced)
  • 45 grams garlic (crushed)
  • 2 teaspoons baharat (Lebanese seven spice mix)
  • 320 grams romano beans (a.k.a. flat beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch lengths)
  • 260 grams ripe tomatoes (6 small tomatoes, chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • flat-leaf parsley

Instructions

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  1. Add the olive oil onions and garlic to a pan and fry over medium heat until the onions are tender and starting to brown.
  2. Add the Baharat and fry for a few seconds to release its aroma before adding the Romano beans. Saute until the beans are a vibrant green.
  3. Add the tomatoes, tomato paste and salt and then cover the pan with a lid. Turn down the heat to medium-low and simmer until the beans are tender, stirring occasionally (about 25 minutes).
  4. When the beans are tender, remove the lid and turn up the heat to medium-high, allow any excess liquid to evaporate so that the sauce is nice and thick.
  5. Garnish the Loubieh Bi Zeit with flat-leaf parsley. You can serve it warm or at room temperature with pita bread.

Notes

  • If you can't find Romano beans in your area, regular green beans will work as well.

Nutrition Information

Calories 248kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 19g (6%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Sodium 335mg (14%) Potassium 510mg (15%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 1155IU (23%) Vitamin C 28.2mg (31%) Calcium 73mg (7%) Iron 1.6mg (9%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4small

Amount Per Serving

Calories 248

% Daily Value*

Calories 248kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 19g 6%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Sodium 335mg 14%
Potassium 510mg 11%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 1155IU 23%
Vitamin C 28.2mg 31%
Calcium 73mg 7%
Iron 1.6mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.