Name: Arabian Green Beans (yakhnit Lobia)
Ingredients: 2 1/2 pound green beans, washed and cut up; 1/2 pound lean veal meat, cut in 1/2 inch cubes (turkey schnitzel works); 1/2 pound tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped or 3 tablespoons tomato paste; 3/4 cup chopped onions; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; Salt and pepper (to taste)

Arabian Green Beans (yakhnit Lobia)

Arabian Green Beans (Yakhnit Lobia) can be a side dish or a main dish. It has some unique flavors that blend marvelously for an authentic Arabian taste. Try this green bean recipe if you're in the mood for something different.

Ingredients

2 1/2 pounds green beans, washed and cut up
1/2 pound lean veal meat, cut in 1/2 inch cubes (turkey schnitzel works)
1/2 pound tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped or 3 tablespoons tomato paste
3/4 cup chopped onions
1 teaspoon cinnamon
Salt and pepper (to taste)

Instructions

Fry the meat and onions in a greased non-stick frying pan. (optional: first microwave onions with a little olive oil to speed up process)
Add the seasoning, then the green beans and fry 5 minutes longer.
Transfer to another pot and add the tomato paste or tomatoes with enough water to cover.
Cover the pan and cook on a medium high heat until sauce is thick (about one hour). Serve with rice or couscous.