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Place the frozen green beans in a large pot and drizzle with the olive oil. Season with salt, put on the lid, and cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. The beans will steam in the moisture released as the ice crystals melt. Cook until the beans are to your desired doneness — Syrians cook them until they turn a brownish-olive colour.

— The goal is low steaming in the oil, not sautéing — keep the lid on to trap the moisture.