Loubieh Bizeit + Kizbarh - Lebanese String Beans + Cilantro

Um Safia's Note:

Here is a lovely recipe for Italian string beans (or French beans) cooked in a garlic & coriander / cilantro sauce. This makes a delcious side dish for fish or chicken or you can eat it as part of a mezze. Traditionaly this is served at room temperature but you could eat it hot if you like.

• Total Time: 25 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 2

• 1 lb fresh string bean (top & tailed & de-strung)
• 1 cup white onion, finely chopped (or grated)
• 1/2 cup cilantro, finely chopped
• 1 -2 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1/3 teaspoon salt (to taste)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Directions:

1. Saute the onions until they are a very pale golden colour.
2. Add the beans, cilantro, garlic & the salt. Stir, then cook on a medium heat for 5 minutes.
3. Reduce the heat & cook on a low simmer for 15 minutes.
4. Serve at room temperature.

Reviews

[Chef Jules #4]

These were good. The green beans were a little undercooked and crunchy, so maybe it would help to blanche them first before sauteeing them in the pan. Thanks Maya's Mama!

[Maya's Mama]

This was okay... I do plan on re-making it coz i know i didn't make it right. I've had loubieh bizeit before but i've never made it before. and i know it wasn't suppose to tast like that and i'm pretty sure you aren't ment to burn it. I will re make and re rate.