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

2 steps · 15 min total

1. 01

   Steam the Green Beans

   Toss the 16 ounces of green beans with 1/4 cup olive oil and a dash of salt in a large pot. Cover it with a lid and cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. The goal here isn't to sauté them, but to let them steam in their own moisture until they're very tender and start to turn a brownish color.
2. 02

   Add Aromatics

   Stir in the 1 clove garlic and 1/4 cup cilantro, continuing to cook just until the cilantro begins to wilt. This dish is often eaten as a main, scooped up with warm pita bread, or it makes a great side.