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Lebanese Green Beans with Tomatoes
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A traditional Mount Lebanon dish, green beans with tomatoes are crunchy and flavorful, perfect for a warm summer meal.
⏱️ 15 min prep + 15 min cottura · 4 porzioni · facile
Ingredients
- 400g green beans
- 6 ripe tomatoes
- 2 onions
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon of sugar
- 1 tablespoon of white wine vinegar
Method
- Clean and cut the green beans into small pieces, then drain them.
- Slice the onions and tomatoes, and sauté them in a pan with extra virgin olive oil.
- Add the green beans and cook for 5-7 minutes on medium heat.
- Mince the garlic cloves and add them to the pan along with salt, pepper, sugar, and white wine vinegar.
- Stir well and cook for another 5 minutes until the beans are soft but still crunchy.
- Serve hot in a dish.
The story
Green beans with tomatoes, or loubieh bi jiben, is a hallmark of Lebanese cuisine, particularly popular in mountainous regions like Mount Lebanon. This dish has been a summer dinner staple for generations, using fresh and simple ingredients.
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