Loubieh Bi Zeit (Lebanese Green Beans Braised in Oil)
This Loubieh bi zeit recipe is traditional Lebanese green beans braised in oil and tomatoes with garlic.
Prep Time20 minutes mins
Cook Time25 minutes mins
Total Time45 minutes mins
Course: Main Course, side
Cuisine: Lebanese
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 71kcal
- 1 kilo Green beans trimmed and cut into bit sized pieces
- 3 tablespoon Olive oil sub avocado oil
- 1 medium Onion diced small
- 2 large cloves Garlic crushed
- 1 medium - large Tomato diced smalle
- 1 ¼ cup Water
- 1 teaspoon Salt or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon Paprika optional
- ½ teaspoon Black pepper cracked
Over medium - high heat, heat the oil (zeit) in a large pot. Add onions, fry until slightly golden, approximately 5-7 minutes.
3 tablespoon Olive oil, 1 medium Onion
Add beans (loubia), tomato and garlic. Stir through ensuring everything is coated in oil.
1 kilo Green beans, 1 medium - large Tomato, 2 large cloves Garlic
Add salt, pepper and paprika (optional), add water. Stir everything through.
1 teaspoon Salt, ¼ teaspoon Paprika, ½ teaspoon Black pepper, 1 ¼ cup Water
Turn heat to low. Cover and braise for 25 - 30 minutes. Stirring every five minutes. Serve cold or warm.
The last 10 minutes of cooking Lebanese green beans is important. Check the bottom of the pot has enough juice and if needed top up with a ¼ cup of water. Adjust salt if needed.
Stoves differ, I use a gas stove, which generally cooks quicker than an electric stove. I usually turn off the burner at the 25-minute mark.
Storage - braised green beans can be stored in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
🍴Serving suggestions
Enjoy as part of a mezze (a spread of little meals). It can also be enjoyed rolled up in Lebanese bread (pita bread) with a side of salad such as fattoush salad.
Use bread to mop up the juices left over on the plate - yum!
This recipe was first released in Dec 2019. The post has been updated with copy and images.
Calories: 71kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 391mg | Potassium: 36mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 45IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 0.1mg