Loubieh bi Zeit (Lebanese Slow-Braised Green Beans in Ripe Tomato, Garlic & Olive Oil) – Authentic Lebanon Recipe
Beirut home-kitchen classic braising green beans in sweet tomatoes, whole garlic cloves, and fruity olive oil.
- Country of Origin
- 🇱🇧 Lebanon (Middle East, Asia)
- Dietary Profile
- vegan
- Prep Time
- 15 min
- Cook Time
- 30 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Signature Staples
- Tender Romano or green beans, Crushed ripe plum tomatoes, Whole and sliced garlic cloves, Generous Lebanese extra virgin olive oil, Cinnamon pinch
Ingredients for Loubieh bi Zeit (Lebanese Slow-Braised Green Beans in Ripe Tomato, Garlic & Olive Oil) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) tender Romano or green beans, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups crushed ripe plum tomatoes, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup whole and sliced garlic cloves
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with generous Lebanese extra virgin olive oil
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Lebanon seasoning (cinnamon pinch, seven-spice, warm pita)
- 2.5 cups rich culinary stock or aromatic cooking liquid, plus 2 tbsp cooking oil
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Heat oil in a heavy Dutch oven or deep skillet over medium-high heat; brown tender Romano or green beans for 5 minutes.
- Add minced onion, garlic, generous Lebanese extra virgin olive oil, and cinnamon pinch, seven-spice, warm pita, stirring for 2 minutes until deeply aromatic.
- Add crushed ripe plum tomatoes and pour in the braising liquid; bring to a lively simmer.
- Cover and braise over medium-low heat for 20–22 minutes until meltingly tender and the sauce is rich and glossy.
- Stir in whole and sliced garlic cloves right before serving warm.