Skip to content
Lobiya bi Zayt
Salads and appetizersOpen cook modeShare on WhatsApp

Salads and appetizers

Lobiya bi Zayt

Lobiya bi Zayt is a recipe that couldn’t be easier. Who would serve it with fluffy rice? And who would eat it with Arabic bread? It’s delicious with cucumber and sweet green pepper.

Total time50 min
Prep10 min
Cook40 min
Yield2 servings
DifficultyEasy
ReviewsNo public ratings yet

Adjust servings

Ingredient quantities update instantly for your selected yield.

Recipe tags

Salads and appetizersInternationalVegetarianVeganDairy freeGluten freeNut freeEgg freeEasyBalanced time

Recipe story

Lobiya bi Zayt is a recipe that couldn’t be easier. Who would serve it with fluffy rice? And who would eat it with Arabic bread? It’s delicious with cucumber and sweet green pepper.

Ingredients

  • Half a kilo of lobiya
  • 4 tomatoes
  • 2 dry onions
  • 1 head of garlic
  • 1 hot pepper
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • Salt to taste

Method

  1. Peel the garlic and finely mince it, and do the same with the onion. Put them in the pot with the olive oil while still cold, then turn on the heat and stir until softened.
  2. Trim the ends of the lobiya pods and wash them well. You can also cut them if the pods are long.
  3. Add the washed and drained lobiya to the sautéed garlic and onion and stir until it softens well.
  4. Add the finely chopped tomatoes, salt, and the hot pepper, then stir. Cover and let it cook over low heat until the lobiya bi zayt is well cooked.
  5. Serve immediately with fluffy rice, or leave to cool and eat with bread.
  6. Click the link to make Lobiya with Bulgur

Notes and serving ideas

  • Lobiya with Bulgur
  • Vegetarian Lentil Kibbeh
Save or plan
Save and collect

Guest mode

Try it now. Decide later.

Keep using Zesta on this device. When you’re ready for sync, reminders, and household features — create a free account.

saved recipesUsed: 0/30Remaining: 30
Pin into WeekCraft

Guest mode

Try it now. Decide later.

Keep using Zesta on this device. When you’re ready for sync, reminders, and household features — create a free account.

recipe-to-plan actionsUsed: 0/8Remaining: 8
Loading section...

Personalized recipe tools are loading.

Loading section...

Personalized recipe tools are loading.

Chef

Ola Faour

Ola Faour shares a practical home-cooking collection on Zesta, with recipes gathered for everyday tables and repeat cooking.

Open chef profile

Zesta Library

Related recipes you may also like

These picks lean on similar category, chef, and cooking style.

Chicken Salsalada
Salads and appetizers
50 minEasy

Chicken Salsalada

Salsalada is a rich dish because it includes chicken along with vegetables, so it is filling and can easily serve as a meal on its own. Its flavor is truly distinctive.

Feta Mold with Fruit and Nuts
Salads and appetizers
30 minEasy

Feta Mold with Fruit and Nuts

This feta log, or cheese ball, with dried fruit and nuts is a very distinctive appetizer from French cuisine. It will dress up any table, make a difference, and win lovely praise from your guests. Give it a try!

Roasted Cauliflower Salad
Salads and appetizers
Time TBDMedium

Roasted Cauliflower Salad

Roasted cauliflower salad with a mix of vegetables, pomegranate seeds, and a delicious tahini dressing. A wonderful, nourishing, healthy recipe that’s perfect for vegetarian eaters.

Potato Chips
Snacks and sides
30 minEasy

Potato Chips

Homemade potato chips... the method could not be easier and the result is more than wonderful. Crispy potato chips that you will keep reaching for. At the very least, cleanliness and the quality of the oil are guaranteed.

Pepperoni Pizza
Pastries and baking
30 minEasy

Pepperoni Pizza

An easy homemade pepperoni pizza recipe that is simple, delicious, and full of flavor. Despite its simplicity and few ingredients, this pizza is rich-tasting and one of the tastiest kinds of pizza.

Chicken Wings with Coriander and Garlic
Mains
30 minEasy

Chicken Wings with Coriander and Garlic

Chicken wings are always a crowd favorite and can be made in more than one way, but the best flavor of all is when they’re paired with coriander and garlic. Try this easy recipe and enjoy the tastiest oven-grilled wings.