🇱🇧 Lebanon · Food
Loubieh bi Zeit (Green Beans in Olive Oil)
By eatmundo · August 3, 2026
🇱🇧 LBA classic Lebanese vegetarian dish featuring tender green beans stewed with tomatoes and plenty of garlic in high-quality olive oil.
Ingredients
check them off as you prepareHow to Make It
- 1
Trim and wash 500g of fresh green beans.
- 2
Slice 2 onions thinly and mince 3 garlic cloves.
- 3
Heat 60ml olive oil in a wide pan and sauté the onions until soft.
- 4
Add the green beans and sauté for 5 minutes over medium heat.
- 5
Add 400g diced tomatoes, salt, and half a cup of water.
- 6
Cover the pan and simmer on low heat for 25 minutes until beans are very tender.
- 7
Add the garlic in the last 5 minutes of cooking for a punchy flavor.
- 8
Serve at room temperature with crusty bread.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use frozen green beans?+
Yes, but they require less cooking time than fresh ones.
What type of beans work best?+
Flat wide green beans are the most traditional choice for this dish.
Should it be served hot or cold?+
It is traditionally served at room temperature, but hot is also delicious.
What if the sauce is too watery?+
Cook uncovered for the final 5 minutes to reduce the liquid.
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