Fasoliyyeh Bi Z-Zayt (Syrian Green Beans with Olive Oil)

Vegan · Syrian classic.

Ingredients

• 16 ounces Green Beans
• 1/4 cup Olive Oil
• Dash Salt
• 1 clove Garlic
• 1/4 cup Cilantro

Method

1. Continue cooking — Place the green beans into a large pot, and drizzle with olive oil.
2. Season — Season with salt to taste, and put the lid on the pot.
3. Stir — Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until beans are cooked to your desired doneness.
4. Continue cooking — Syrians like it cooked until the green beans are turning brownish in color.
5. Continue cooking — The idea is not to saute them, but to let them steam in the moisture released by the ice crystals.
6. Add ingredients — Add cilantro and garlic to the beans, and continue to cook just until the cilantro has started to wilt.
7. Serve — Eat as a main course by scooping up with warm pita bread or serve as a side dish.

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