Fasolia bil-zeit (loubieh bi zeit)

Instructions

1. Trim the green beans and cut them in half if needed.
2. Heat the olive oil in a sauté pan and cook the sliced onion for 5 minutes until translucent.
3. Add the crushed garlic and the tomato paste, and cook for 2 minutes.
4. Add the green beans and let them brown for a few minutes, stirring.
5. Add the chopped tomatoes, sugar, salt, pepper and water, then cover.
6. Simmer gently for 35 to 40 minutes, until the beans are very tender and the sauce has reduced. Serve warm or at room temperature.