Turkish-Style Braised Green Beans Recipe

Name: Turkish-Style Braised Green Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 medium onions, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 pound green beans, trimmed and cut in half widthwise; 2 medium tomatoes, peeled, cored and chopped; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; Black pepper; 1/4 cup roughly chopped mint; Thick yogurt, for serving; Lemon wedges, for serving

Servings: persons

6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 medium onions, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 pound green beans, trimmed and cut in half widthwise
2 medium tomatoes, peeled, cored and chopped
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
Black pepper
1/4 cup roughly chopped mint
Thick yogurt, for serving
Lemon wedges, for serving

1
In a large saute pan or heavy pot, heat the oil over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking.
2
Add the onions and stir occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes.
3
Add the garlic and continue to cook, stirring frequently, 2 minutes.
4
Add the beans, tomatoes, 1 cup water, sugar, salt and pepper and bring just to a boil.
5
Reduce heat to low, then cover and simmer until the beans are very tender, about 45 minutes.
6
Remove from heat, adjust the seasoning to taste and cool to room temperature, uncovered, about 45 minutes.
7
Stir in the mint and serve, with thick yogurt and lemon wedges.

346

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* 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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 2 medium onions, chopped, 2 garlic cloves, chopped, 1 pound green beans, trimmed and cut in half widthwise, and more.

Yes, Turkish-Style Braised Green Beans falls under the General 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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Turkish-Style Braised Green Beans

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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