A simple Syrian dish of green beans gently stewed in olive oil with garlic and cilantro until meltingly soft. Lovely scooped up with warm pita, hot or cold.
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Preparation
- Place the green beans in a large pot and drizzle with the olive oil. Season with salt, put the lid on, and cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until cooked to your liking — Syrians cook them until turning brownish, letting them steam in their own moisture rather than sautéing.
- Add the cilantro and garlic and continue cooking just until the cilantro starts to wilt.
- Eat as a main course scooped up with warm pita, or serve as a side dish.
