Taze Fasulye - Turkish Green Beans
Taze Fasulye (Turkish Green Beans) is a simple yet flavorful olive oil-based dish made with green beans, onions, and tomatoes. It's a staple in Turkish summer meals.
INGREDIENTS
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 1 pound green beans trimmed and snapped into 3-4 pieces
- 4 medium tomatoes peeled and chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon sugar optional
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for drizzling before serving)
INSTRUCTIONS
- Heat 4 tablespoons of olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onions and sauté until translucent.
- Add the green beans. Cover and cook for 3–5 minutes, then give it a stir.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes. Cover again and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Add salt, sugar (if using), and black pepper. Reduce the heat to medium-low.
- Cover and cook for about 30 minutes, or until the beans are soft. Check after 15 minutes. If the tomatoes aren’t juicy enough and the pan looks dry, add ¼ cup of hot water and continue cooking covered for the remaining 15 minutes.
- Remove from heat. Let it cool slightly.
- Drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the dish before serving. Serve warm or at room temperature.
NOTES
- If the green beans you’re using have strings (fibrous seams), make sure to remove them. To do this, snap off a small piece from one end and pull the string down along the side of the bean. Repeat on the other end if needed.
- Also, keep in mind that some types of green beans take longer to cook. Check the texture at the end of the cooking time. If they’re not soft enough, continue cooking until tender.
NUTRITION
Calories: 226kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 3gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gSodium: 596mgPotassium: 575mgFiber: 5gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 1809IUVitamin C: 33mgCalcium: 62mgIron: 2mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
ADDITIONAL INFO
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