Loubia b'zeit - Lebanese green bean stew - Vegan Healthy Lebanese recipes

green beans

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: frozen green beans

Zucchini provides a similar texture and flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more affordable and has a neutral taste.

fresh tomatoes

🥗Healthier: canned tomatoes

💰Cheaper: tomato paste

Canned tomatoes are convenient and have a longer shelf life.

parsley

🥗Healthier: cilantro

💰Cheaper: spinach

Spinach offers a similar freshness and is often cheaper.

Chop the onion, leaving it chunky.

Drizzle mild olive oil into a medium sized pot.

Cook the onions on medium high heat for the first 5 minutes, then reduce to low and caramelize for 10-20 minutes.

Chop garlic and add it to the pot with the chili once the onions are caramelized, cooking on low heat for a few minutes.

Trim the ends of the green beans and add them to the pot.

Drizzle more mild olive oil over the green beans and sauté until vibrant green.

Add 1 tablespoon of tomato concentrate and the chopped fresh tomatoes to the pot, mixing well.

Add salt and about half a cup of boiling hot water to help create the sauce.

Bring the sauce to a boil, then reduce the heat to the lowest and cover, cooking for 20-30 minutes until the green beans are well done.

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