Loubya bi Zayt is one of those plant-based recipes almost everyone agrees on! It is especially popular in summer because it is light and eaten cold.

Ingredients:

1 kilogram loubya (green beans) 1/4 cup olive oil 4 onions, sliced into wedges or finely chopped 5 garlic cloves 1 hot or sweet pepper, finely chopped, حسب الرغبة 5 ripe tomatoes, finely chopped 1 tablespoon sweet pepper paste Salt 2 tablespoons tomato paste A pinch of paprika 1 cup water

Preparation Method:

Cut the loubya with a knife into medium pieces, after trimming the ends, then wash them with water, salt, and vinegar, and drain them well after rinsing them one last time with water.
Drain the loubya well from the water.
In a pot over medium heat, add the olive oil and sauté the onion, garlic, and chopped pepper until softened and the onion turns yellow.
Add the loubya and stir, then cover the pot until the loubya is cooked. It will need at least 20 minutes.
Then add the chopped tomatoes, tomato paste, salt, paprika, and water. Stir, cover the pot again, and let them cook for about 15 minutes.
Serve loubya bi zayt cold, and some people like it straight from the fridge.

Loubya bi zayt from our friend and chef on Shou Tabkhin Today

Wotfa Hani Rahal

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