Zeytinyagli Fasulye

Name: Zeytinyagli Fasulye
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Turkish
Ingredients: 1 lb green beans, trimmed; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1 yellow onion, diced; 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 2 ripe tomatoes, grated; 1 tsp granulated sugar; 1 tsp fine sea salt; 1/2 cup water

Tender green beans gently simmered with sweet onions, juicy tomatoes, sugar, and extra virgin olive oil. Served at room temperature or chilled as a classic Turkish meze.

55 minEasyServes 4180 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb green beans, trimmed
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 yellow onion, diced
4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
2 ripe tomatoes, grated
1 tsp granulated sugar
1 tsp fine sea salt
1/2 cup water

Instructions

1

Heat 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil in a wide pot over medium heat.
2

Add 1 diced yellow onion and 4 thinly sliced garlic cloves, sautéing for 5 minutes until softened.
3

Layer 1 lb trimmed green beans over the onions, then spread 2 grated ripe tomatoes on top.
4

Sprinkle with 1 tsp granulated sugar and 1 tsp fine sea salt, then pour in 1/2 cup water.
5

Cover and simmer on low heat for 35 minutes until green beans are tender.
6

Let cool completely in the pot before serving at room temperature or chilled.

Questions

How long does Zeytinyagli Fasulye keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Zeytinyagli Fasulye?

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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