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Name: Authentic Loubieh Bi Zeit Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Lebanon
Ingredients: 500 grams green beans (fresh or frozen), trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces; 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 400 grams canned crushed tomatoes or 3 medium ripe tomatoes, peeled and chopped; 2 cups water or vegetable broth; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste); 1/4 teaspoon sugar (optional, to balance acidity); 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)