Lebanese Green Bean Stew (Loubia b'zeit)

Step 1

Chop the onion and add to a pot with a good drizzle of mild olive oil

Step 2

Sauté the onions on low heat until caramalised. This may take twenty minutes

Step 3

Follow by adding the chopped garlic and chilli to the onions. Saute for 1-2 minutes taking care not to burn the garlic

Step 4

Wash and trim the ends off the green beans and sauté with the garlic and onion mix for ten minutes until they turn a vibrant green

Step 5

Add the chopped tomatoes, tomato concentrate, salt and water.

Step 6

Bring to a boil and cover with a lid. Reduce the heat to a simmer, cooking for around 30 mins until the beans are done

Step 7

Serve with fresh flatbreads.