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Fasolia Bi Zeit (Middle Eastern Green Beans)

A traditional Middle Eastern braised green bean dish cooked with tomatoes, onion, garlic and olive oil. Tender green beans simmered in a simple tomato-garlic sauce; serve with a squeeze of lemon if desired.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Middle Eastern
Servings 8 servings

Equipment

  • Wok or Large Skillet
  • pressure cooker (optional)

Ingredients
  

Ingredients

  • ?2 tablespoonsolive oil
  • ?1 oniondiced
  • ?2 pounds 900 ggreen beanstrimmed and preferably cut lengthwise
  • ?2 tomatoespeeled and diced
  • ?2 clovesgarlicminced
  • ?3 tablespoonswater or vegetable stock
  • ?salt & pepper to taste
  • ?lemon juicefor serving optional

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Prepare the vegetables: trim the green beans and, if you prefer, cut them lengthwise; dice the onion; peel and dice the tomatoes; mince the garlic.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a wok or large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add the diced onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and translucent, about 4–6 minutes.
  • Add the green beans and cook, stirring, for about 2 minutes to lightly brown them.
  • Add the diced tomatoes and minced garlic, season with salt and pepper to taste, and add 3 tablespoons water or vegetable stock. Stir to combine.
  • Choose a cooking method: - Stovetop: bring the mixture to a simmer, reduce heat to low–medium, cover, and simmer for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the green beans are tender and the tomatoes have broken down. - Pressure cooker: secure the lid and cook at high pressure for 5 minutes, then carefully perform a quick release of the steam and open the lid once pressure has fully released.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed. Serve hot, with lemon juice squeezed over each portion if desired.

Notes

Notes:
*You can drizzle the green beans with lemon juice before serving, and garnish with fresh coriander leaves.