Romano Beans with Tomatoes (Loubieh bil Zeit) : Lebanon has an old tradition of high quality olive oil production, which is used to braise vegetables in a number of traditional Ramadan dish.
1 lb of small novel or green beans, cut and cut in two
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons. Finely sliced parsley
Instructions
Heat the oil in a 4-QT. Superior pan.
Cook the garlic and onion up to the soft, 4-6 minutes. Add a tomato paste; Cook for 2 minutes. Add tomato and 1/2 cup of water; Bake until the tomato is decomposed, 6-8 minutes.
Add beans, salt, pepper and 3/4 cup of water and reduce heat to medium; Cook, covered until the beans are very tender, 20-25 minutes. Garnish with parsley.