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

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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.

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Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package frozen cut green beans

  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil

  • salt to taste

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • ¼ 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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

164 Calories
14g Fat
8g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 164
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g 18%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Sodium 74mg 3%
Total Carbohydrate 8g 3%
Dietary Fiber 3g 11%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 2g 3%
Vitamin C 10mg 11%
Calcium 32mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 18mg 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.