Fasoliyyeh Bi Zayt Syrian Green Beans with Olive Oil
Savor the simple elegance of Fasoliyyeh Bi Zayt, a classic Syrian dish featuring tender green beans simmered to perfection in a rich tomato and olive oil sauce. This wholesome vegan recipe combines fresh ingredients like juicy tomatoes, sweet yellow onion, and garlic, creating a medley of Mediterranean flavors. Enhanced with a touch of zesty lemon juice and fragrant black pepper, this one-pan dish is a celebration of healthy, slow-cooked comfort food. Perfect as a light main course or a flavorful side, Fasoliyyeh Bi Zayt pairs beautifully with warm pita bread or fluffy rice, making it an ideal choice for both weeknight dinners and special gatherings. With minimal effort and simple ingredients, this recipe is a delicious way to enjoy the vibrant flavors of the Middle East.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams green beans
- 60 milliliters olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 3 large garlic cloves
- 3 medium fresh tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 250 milliliters water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
Wash and trim the green beans, cutting off the ends and slicing them in half if they are too long.
Dice the onion finely and mince the garlic cloves.
Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the fresh tomatoes and blanch them for 1-2 minutes. Remove, peel the skins, and finely chop the tomatoes.
In a large skillet or sauté pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and cook for about 5 minutes until soft and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add the chopped fresh tomatoes, tomato paste, salt, and black pepper to the pan, stirring well to combine.
Pour in the water and bring the mixture to a simmer.
Add the green beans to the pan. Stir to coat them in the sauce.
Lower the heat to medium-low, cover the pan, and let the green beans simmer for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are tender and the sauce is thickened.
Adjust seasoning with more salt or pepper as needed and stir in the lemon juice before serving.
Serve warm or at room temperature with warm pita bread or rice on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
828 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 58.8 g | 75% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.2 g | 46% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3039 mg | 132% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 71.9 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.0 g | 79% | |
| Total Sugars | 33.6 g | ||
| Protein | 16.1 g | 32% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 312 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 7.9 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 2402 mg | 51% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
