Fasoliyyeh Bi Z-Zayt (Syrian Green Beans with Olive Oil)
A crowd-pleasing Syrian vegan built around green beans and cilantro β roughly 50 minutes start to finish, and rated easy to make. Scroll down for the ingredient checklist, a serving scaler and unit converter, and the method broken into 6 steps.
You'll mainly reach for large pot and steamer. At easy difficulty across 6 steps, it's a good one for a busy evening. As written, the ingredients are plant-based.
What you'll need
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How to make it
- 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.
- 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.
You'll use: Large pot Β· Steamer
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What to serve with Fasoliyyeh Bi Z-Zayt (Syrian Green Beans with Olive Oil)
- Syrian Bread Miscellaneous
- Falafel Pita Sandwich with Tahini Sauce Vegetarian
- Syrian Spaghetti Pasta
- Baba Ghanoush Side
Tips & common questions
How long does Fasoliyyeh Bi Z-Zayt (Syrian Green Beans with Olive Oil) take to make?
About 50 minutes from start to finish β an estimate based on the 6 steps and 5 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes β use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
Is Fasoliyyeh Bi Z-Zayt (Syrian Green Beans with Olive Oil) vegan?
Based on its ingredients, this recipe contains no meat, fish, dairy or egg, so it looks vegan-friendly. Always double-check labels on packaged items.
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