Loubieh ‘b Zeit
Equipment
- 1 large saucepan
Ingredients
- 2 lbs fresh green beans
- 1 small onion
- 1 large can of whole tomatoes
- 2 tbsp neutral cooking oil
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Wash and trim your beans, dice your onion.
- Saute onion in oil over medium heat until fragrant and translucent
- Add the green beans to the pot
- Add canned tomatoes, salt, and pepper.
- Add water if needed (I always add at least a cup)
- Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 30 minutes, or until the beans are tender.
Video
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Notes
My grandmother SWEARS it is better cold the next day. I agree that it is better the next day, but I don’t know about eating it cold. Maybe I’ll have to give it a try.
WHAT KIND OF TOMATOES?
Fresh tomato sauce is always best, but sometimes we have to use what we have on hand. My great-grandmother always used a can of whole, peeled tomatoes and crushed them by hand. I personally do not like chunky tomatoes, so I opt for crushed or diced when possible. Do not use stewed tomatoes, as they usually have extra seasoning that they are cooked with.
The flavors in this recipe are simple, but that’s the point. Not every dish needs to be an over-the-top burst of creativity. When my family came over to America, they did not always have access to the ingredients needed and had to opt for the next best thing. Using what you have to make the best dish possible is more important than any price tag that you could put on it.
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