How to Make Vegetarian Green Bean Stew

Green bean stew, or lubyee, is a great tasting, filling middle eastern dish. Although it can be cooked with lamb, it is just as good served as a vegetarian dish - and is a healthy recipe that adds vegetables to your diet!

Makes 4 servings

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes with canned green beans, 15 with fresh

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 4 mid-sized tomatoes, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 cup oil (preferably oilve, but any will do)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 4 cups green beans, fresh or canned
• Saucepan

1. Heat the oil over medium. Add the onions, garlic, paprika and cinnamon and stir periodically until the garlic and onions are clear.

2. Add the tomatoes and, if using fresh green beans, green beans, with ends removed. Cook until the tomatoes are soft, adding water as necessary to maintain a slightly soupy mixture. If using fresh green beans, continue cooking until the green beans are soft.

3. Add the canned green beans, if using, and salt to taste. Turn the heat to low and cook until the green beans are warmed through - this should only take a minute or two.

4. Serve with bread, pita, or rice.

Tips & Warnings

• For a little extra kick, add 1/4 teaspoon chili powder to the green beans.