Reviewed: Jan. 14, 2013

These were good and I admit I cheated by using canned green beans. I would try them again with the frozen. I added the ingredients to taste, the amount I had, and to lower the calories a bit. I did 2 Tblsp of extra virgin olive oil, 2 cans of drained green beans, 1 minced clove of garlic, and about 1 Tblsp of fresh cilantro torn. I sauteed the beans until hot, removed from the burner, and then added the last 2 ingredients and let sit until the cilantro wilted. I would not have thought to put those 2 flavors in green beans. These are very garlicy, so just beware. The olive oil liquid would be good for dipping.

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Blender Woman

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Detroit, Michigan, USA

Living In: Richmond, Virginia, USA

Reviewed: Jan. 13, 2013

We loved this. Wish I had had fresh cilantro, but even the dried made this dish so tasty. This is a very good way to make frozen green beans taste less watery

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HOMERMC

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Queens, New York, USA

Living In: Anchorage, Alaska, USA

Reviewed: Jan. 7, 2013

Ok, I admit I had to change this. I love green beans but hate cilantro. But I thought the recipe sounded great for the beans and gave it a shot adding parsley and just a bit of basil. It was really good. I added the garlic a little earlier because I wanted it to cook a bit longer, and I think onions would be really nice in here, too. It's a keeper. I can't wait to try with my fresh green beans and herbs next summer!

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wisweetp

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Smithville, Mississippi, USA

Living In: Waukesha, Wisconsin, USA

Reviewed: Nov. 21, 2012

I love this dish! My grandmother used to make it all the time. Thanks for reminding my of it!

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LAURAKARAM

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Chicago, Illinois, USA

Reviewed: Oct. 26, 2012

Simple and delicious! This also tastes better the next day, after the garlic has had a chance to fuse with the olive oil.

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shayshay

Reviewed: Sep. 30, 2012

My weekly green bean recipe.

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Noa

Cooking Level: Expert

Reviewed: Sep. 24, 2012

I've made this a few times now, and the family seems to enjoy this style.

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AquaKat

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Jul. 12, 2012

I'm slightly obsessed with this recipe...the beans are so good and full of flavor! Definitely one of my favorite ways to eat string beans.

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Monique E

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Bronx, New York, USA

Living In: Stratford, Connecticut, USA

Reviewed: May 28, 2012

Love this recipe! Simple, tasty, and different. I make it about any time I make any Middle Eastern-ish meal. I'll throw in a little extra cilantro if I have it sometimes, and I like to put the garlic in first with the olive oil rather than at the end, but it is great as written.

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ROBORG

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Springfield, Missouri, USA

Reviewed: Apr. 13, 2012

Made these for dinner the other night & the reviews were split. Half of us loved it and the other half would have to pass. Since I'm reviewing, I get to pick the stars--but I will say that it could have used a bit more seasoning--the softness of the green beans (and I let it go quite a bit per the description of "authentic") and I liked that. The olive oil flavored the beans nicely, but I think there needed to be some sort of counter point--maybe the garlic going in sooner or some other herb to complement the cilantro. I'll definitely make this again--even as it is written, though.

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