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

By: Tasneem 
"I learned how to make this while visiting my husband's family in Syria. It can be a healthy, fast, easy vegetarian/vegan main dish for lunch or dinner that is surprisingly filling when eaten with pita bread, or it can be a flavorful side dish."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (135)

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Prep Time:
5 Min
Cook Time:
25 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package frozen cut green beans
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • salt to taste
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

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

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 164 | Total Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 6, 2006 by MAINEMOM   view full review
These were the most delicious green beans I've ever had! Took them to our family Thanksgiving...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 9, 2003 by DMRIELLY   view full review
I tried this recipe with fresh green beans. I cut them up and soaked them for 5 minutes in...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 12, 2008 by joesolsbee Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This has become my favorite way to prepare green beans. I was amazed at how big an impact the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 12, 2007 by chefmom Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Great recipe! The only thing I did differently from the recipe is that I cut way back on the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 10, 2003 by jenlikes2cook Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Excellent, light, tasty and easy recipe! i Don't usually like green beans, but Loved these!...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 7, 2008 by LIZZY9VOLT Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
What a delicious recipe! Something about the oil does a wonderful thing to the beans. Don't...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 5, 2007 by SOCCERPLAYR9999   view full review
Very good! I like this method of making green beans. I would suggest a lower "medium high"...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 13, 2005 by NikkiC   view full review
So simple yet delicious and flavorful. I served this with chicken and rice. I was surprised...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 10, 2011 by Kayla   view full review
I've been making these for about five years now, and have never written a review. This is a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 10, 2005 by JFHVT   view full review
This met both of my criteria for a 5 star recipe...simple and delicious! My husband is...

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