Beans with Spinach (Lubya b' Selk)
As children we called it the "green" beans (lubya hedra) to differentiate it from a similar dish made with a tomato base.

• 2 bunches of fresh spinach (use only the green)
• olive oil

  (Prepared by Malka Romano)

• white beans (one palm full per person)
• 1 bunch of cilantro
• 6 green onions (use only the green part)
• 1 head of garlic
• two shakes of turmeric
• black pepper to taste
• salt to taste
• meat (1/4 lb. per person)
• water (just enough to cover all ingredients)

1. Wash spinach thoroughly, drain. Saute in hot oil. Let cool, grind it in the processor.
2. Add the following ingredients:
   Cilantro, washed, drained and chopped.
   Green onions, cleaned and chopped.
   Garlic, peeled.
   Turmeric
   Black pepper.
   Salt.
   Meat.
   Beans, washed and drained.
   Water to cover all ingredients.
3. Bring to a boil and let simmer about two hours depending on the size of the beans.