Green Beans Cooked Turkish Style (Zeytinyağlı Fasul

Name: Green Beans Cooked Turkish Style (Zeytinyağlı Fasulye )
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 kg Fresh Green Beans (flat); 2 onions; 2 large beef tomatoes; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 3-4 tablespoons extra virgin oil; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; salt & pepper; 1-2 cloves of garlic (grated); Basil

Servings: persons

1
Prepare your beans. Cut the ends.
2
In a 1.5 liter of boiling water add 3 tablespoons of salt.(12-15 gr per liter) Blanch green beans until they are soft and tender. Refresh in ice water. Drain excess water, place them on a paper towel.
3
Add olive oil in a pan. Dice onions in small cubes.Add onions with salt and sweat them until soft with no color. Add garlic and saute for 1-2 minutes.
4
Grate tomatoes. Add them with tomato paste, sugar and add black pepper to taste . Stir . Simmer for 20 minutes add little water if necessary.
5
Add cooked green beans to the tomato sauce. Cook for 1-2 minutes without a lid!
6
Place in a serving dish. Drizzle a good amount of extra virgin oil on top. Add parsley or basil leaves. Serve warm or cold.

855

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 kg Fresh Green Beans (flat), 2 onions, 2 large beef tomatoes, 1 tablespoon sugar, and more.

Yes, Green Beans Cooked Turkish Style (Zeytinyağlı Fasulye ) falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Green Beans Cooked Turkish Style (Zeytinyağlı Fasulye )

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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