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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 (329g) Recipe makes 2 servings
Calories 230
Calories from Fat 124		(54%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 13.9g	21%
	Saturated Fat 2.0g	9%
	Monounsaturated Fat 9.9g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 1.6g
	Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg		0%
Sodium 406mg		16%
Potassium 627mg		17%
Total Carbohydrate 25.8g		8%
	Dietary Fiber 9.0g	36%
	Sugars 6.7g
Protein 5.2g		10%
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Loubieh Bizeit + Kizbarh - Lebanese String Beans + Cilantro

Recipe #385889 | 25 min | 5 min prep | add private note

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By: Um Safia
Aug 17, 2009

Here is a lovely recipe for Italian string beans (or French beans) cooked in a garlic & coriander / cilantro sauce. This makes a delcious side dish for fish or chicken or you can eat it as part of a mezze. Traditionaly this is served at room temperature but you could eat it hot if you like.

SERVES 2 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

1 lb fresh string bean (top & tailed & de-strung)
1 cup white onion, finely chopped (or grated)
1/2 cup cilantro, finely chopped
1-2 tablespoon minced garlic
1/3 teaspoon salt (to taste)
2 tablespoons olive oil

Directions

1
Saute the onions until they are a very pale golden colour.
2
Add the beans, cilantro, garlic & the salt. Stir, then cook on a medium heat for 5 minutes.
3
Reduce the heat & cook on a low simmer for 15 minutes.
4
Serve at room temperature.

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From: Maya's Mama

On Sep 1, 2009

This was okay... I do plan on re-making it coz i know i didn't make it right. I've had loubieh bizeit before but i've never made it before. and i know it wasn't suppose to tast like that and i'm pretty sure you aren't ment to burn it. I will re make and re rate.

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