Lebanese Lamb & Green Bean Stew
This recipe combines some common middle eastern ingredients and is based on the traditional stewed green bean dish called Loubieh Ruz.
Servings 4
Calories 170kcal
Ingredients
- 3 cups cut green beans cooked fresh or canned
- 1½ cups tomato juice
- 1 cup tomatoes diced
- 1 yellow onion chopped
- ½ red pepper diced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil or clarified butter
- 1 lb lamb, cut into bite-sized pieces
- ½ tsp chili pepper flakes
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp sea salt
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp allspice
Instructions
- Steam the green beans until tender. Set aside.
- In a deep skillet or wok, heat the oil and stir fry the onions and peppers until tender.
- Add the lamb and for cook for about two minutes to sear on all sides. Stir in the garlic during the last 30 seconds.
- Add the green beans, tomato juice, tomatoes and spices.
- Simmer for 20-30 minutes.
- Serve over rice or as a stew with bread.
Notes
Garnish with chopped fresh parsley or mint leaves.