Fasolia B'zeit (Lebanese Green Beans)

Przygotowanie stanowiska

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1. 1

   Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.

   Około 1 min

   Wskazówka kucharza: Using a good quality olive oil is key as it's a primary flavor in this dish.

2. 2

   Add the chopped onion and sauté for 5-7 minutes, until soft and translucent.

   Około 7 min

3. 3

   Stir in the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

   Około 1 min

   Wskazówka kucharza: Be careful not to let the garlic burn, as it will become bitter.

4. 4

   Add the tomato paste and stir continuously for 1 minute to cook it out and deepen the flavor.

   Około 1 min

5. 5

   Add the trimmed green beans, canned diced tomatoes with their juice, water, salt, and black pepper to the pot.

   Około 2 min

   Wskazówka kucharza: If using frozen green beans, you can add them directly without thawing.

6. 6

   Stir everything together well and bring the mixture to a simmer.

   Około 3 min

7. 7

   Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it stew for 25 minutes, or until the green beans are very tender.

   Około 25 min

   Wskazówka kucharza: Unlike blanched green beans, these are meant to be very soft and fully cooked.

8. 8

   Taste the dish and adjust seasoning with more salt or pepper if needed before serving.

   Około 1 min

   Wskazówka kucharza: The flavor deepens as it cools, so you might need less salt than you think.