Fasolia bi Zeit
Fasolia bi Zeit is a simple yet flavorful Middle Eastern dish of green beans stewed with tomatoes, onions, and garlic in olive oil. It's often served as a side dish or part of a mezze spread and is popular in Jordan, Palestine, and Syria.
🧂 Ingredients
- 900 g Green beans(trimmed and cut lengthwise if large)
- 3 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 medium Onion(diced)
- 2 medium Tomatoes(peeled and diced)
- 2 cloves Garlic(minced)
- 3 tbsp Water or vegetable stock
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black pepper
- for serving (optional) Lemon juice
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large pot or deep skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until soft and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
- 2
Add the trimmed green beans to the pot and shallow fry for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are slightly tender.
- 3
Stir in the diced tomatoes, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the tomatoes begin to break down.
- 4
Add the water or vegetable stock. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and cook for 20-25 minutes, or until the green beans are tender. Stir occasionally.
- 5
Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed. Serve hot, with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice if desired.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓For a richer flavor, you can add a tablespoon of tomato paste along with the diced tomatoes.
- ✓If using larger green beans, you can cut them in half lengthwise for more even cooking.
- ✓This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated.
🔄 Variations
- Some variations include adding diced potatoes to the stew.
- For a heartier version, small cubes of lamb or beef can be browned before adding the onions.