Loubia (Green Bean and Tomato Stew)

Name: Loubia (Green Bean and Tomato Stew)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs fresh or frozen green beans, trimmed; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 medium yellow onion, diced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 cans crushed canned tomatoes; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 1/2 tsp ground allspice; 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon; 1 tsp granulated sugar; 1 tsp kosher salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1/2 cup water

A Levantine braised side dish of tender green beans slow-simmered in garlicky tomato sauce with olive oil and warm spices. Serve warm or at room temperature alongside rice or bread.

50 minEasyServes 4195 cal/serving

Middle EasternSideStovetopVeganMediterraneanHigh FiberHalal-friendlyGluten-FreeDairy-FreeEgg-FreeNut-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

1.5 lbs fresh or frozen green beans, trimmed
1/4 cup olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans crushed canned tomatoes
2 tbsp tomato paste
1/2 tsp ground allspice
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp granulated sugar
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 cup water

Instructions

1

Heat 1/4 cup olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add 1 medium diced yellow onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly golden, about 8 minutes.
2

Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 2 tbsp tomato paste and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
3

Add 2 cans crushed canned tomatoes, 1/2 cup water, 1/2 tsp ground allspice, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1 tsp granulated sugar, 1 tsp kosher salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.
4

Add 1.5 lbs trimmed fresh or frozen green beans and stir to coat in the tomato sauce. Cover and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the beans are very tender and have absorbed the sauce, about 25-30 minutes.
5

Taste and adjust salt. Serve warm or at room temperature with rice or crusty bread.

Questions

Can I make Loubia (Green Bean and Tomato Stew) ahead?

Yes, it takes well to being made ahead. Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop. It also freezes well for up to three months.

Can I halve or double Loubia (Green Bean and Tomato Stew)?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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