Lebanese Style Green Beans

Makes: 
6
Utensil: 
Saladmaster Food Processor
2 Qt./1.8L Sauce Pan with Cover
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Contributed By: 
Cathy Vogt
Certified Health Coach & Natural Foods Chef

Ingredients

Recipe Description: 

Lubee or lubiyeh is a delicious green bean dish stewed in tomato with Lebanese spices.  This is an easy to prepare side dish to accompany meat, fish, and poultry or served on its own.

3
garlic cloves, shredded, Cone #1
1
onion, sweet, Cone #2
12
tsp
cumin, ground
(2
g )
12
tsp
paprika
(2
g )
12
oz
green beans, fresh, trim off ends
(1/3
kg)
1 12
cups
tomato, diced with juices
(270
g)
12
tsp
salt
(3
g )
fresh ground pepper to taste
goat milk feta cheese
Directions: 
  1. Preheat saucepan over medium heat until a sprinkle of water skitters and dissipates.
  2. Sauté onion and garlic for 6-8 minutes until lightly golden, stir occasionally during sauteing.
  3. Wash green beans in a bowl of cool water and drain.
  4. Add green beans, cumin, cinnamon, paprika and salt to green beans and stir to combine.
  5. Pour diced tomato with juices over green beans and stir.
  6. Place lid on sauce pan. When Vapo-Valve™ begins to click steadily turn heat to low and cook for 18-25 minutes until beans are soft. Vary cooking time depending on how soft you like your beans.
  7. Taste and add fresh ground pepper as desired.
  8. Serve stewed green beans as is or top with crumbled feta cheese.
Tips: 
  • Substitute fresh green beans for frozen beans
  • Add cooked chick peas to saucepan and serve as a vegetarian entrée on top of quinoa or whole grain rice.
  • Serve warm or at room temperature with Lebanese bread
Nutritional Information per Serving
Calories: 
32
Total Fat: 
0g
Saturated Fat: 
0g
Cholesterol: 
0mg
Sodium: 
198mg
Total Carbs: 
7g
Sugar: 
2g
Protein: 
1g

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