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Kuru Fasulye (White Bean Stew)

A hearty Turkish white bean stew slow-simmered in a rich tomato and pepper paste broth with olive oil. This vegan comfort food is a staple of Turkish home cooking, best served over rice.

70 minEasyServes 4330 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 2 cans white beans (cannellini or great northern, 15 oz), drained, rinsed
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion, finely diced
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tbsp Turkish red pepper paste (biber salcasi) or roasted red pepper puree
  • 1 can crushed tomatoes
  • 2 cups vegetable stock
  • 1 tsp sweet paprika
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat 1/4 cup olive oil in a large heavy pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add 1 finely diced yellow onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and golden, about 8 to 10 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add 4 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in 2 tbsp tomato paste and 2 tbsp Turkish red pepper paste (biber salcasi) or roasted red pepper puree and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the paste darkens slightly.

  3. 3

    Pour in 1 can crushed tomatoes and 2 cups vegetable stock. Stir in 1 tsp sweet paprika, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp kosher salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Bring to a gentle boil.

  4. 4

    Add 2 cans drained, rinsed white beans (cannellini or great northern, 15 oz) and stir to combine. Reduce heat to low, cover partially, and simmer for 35 to 40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the broth thickens and the beans are very tender.

  5. 5

    Taste and adjust seasoning. Ladle into bowls and garnish with 1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley. Serve with crusty bread or over white rice.

Questions

How long does Kuru Fasulye (White Bean Stew) keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop. It also freezes well for up to three months.

Can I halve or double Kuru Fasulye (White Bean Stew)?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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