Green bean stew, better known as Lubya, is wonderful and healthy Mediterranean dish that incorporates both protein and vegetables with a robust flavor. This dish is very versatile and can be cooked with beef, lamb, chicken or you can omit the meat and make it a vegetarian dish. It is traditionally served with rice and is an all around crowd pleaser. Ingredients 2 lbs fresh or frozen cut green beans 1.5 lb cooked cube beef shank or lamb or chicken 1 16oz can plain tomato sauce 1 cup chopped cilantro 1 cup chopped onion 8-10 cloves minced garlic 2-4 cups broth 1/4 cup olive oil 1/2 to 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp black pepper Directions In a large pot cook green beans and onions in olive oil until slightly tender, 5-7 minutes. Add cilantro and garlic and toss, cook for 5 minutes. Add tomato sauce, broth, salt and pepper and cook for 15 minutes. Serve with rice.