Green Beans Algerian-Style
Green Beans Algerian-Style, also known as 'Loubia', is a popular dish in Algerian cuisine and is often served as a main course during lunchtime. It is a flavorful and nutritious dish that combines the freshness of green beans with the rich flavors of tomatoes, onions, and spices.
This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 40 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.
Ingredients
- 500 gram Green Beans
- 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 medium Onion
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 2 medium Tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
- 2 tablespoon Fresh Parsley
Instructions
- Trim the ends of the green beans and blanch them in boiling water for 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onions and minced garlic, and sauté until golden brown.
- Add diced tomatoes, paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Cook for 5 minutes until the tomatoes soften.
- Add the blanched green beans to the skillet and stir well to coat them with the tomato mixture. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Drizzle lemon juice over the green beans and sprinkle with fresh parsley.
- Remove from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Serve hot as a main course or as a side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 180kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 10g16%
- Total Carbohydrate 20g7%
- Sugars 5g
- Protein 6g12%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.