Fasulye Pilaki

Fasulye Pilaki

Turkish-style white beans gently braised with olive oil, onion, carrots, potatoes, tomatoes, and garlic, then finished with lemon and parsley. Serve at room temperature or chilled.

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Place the beans in a large bowl, add 1,500 ml water, and soak for 8 hours or overnight.

    Timer: 480 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 1500.0 ml Water, 250.0 gr White Bean

    Cookware: large bowl

  2. Step 2

    Drain the soaked beans and transfer them to a large saucepan. Add 1,000 ml fresh water, bring to a full boil over high heat, and boil uncovered.

    Timer: 10 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 1000.0 ml Water

    Cookware: colander, large saucepan

  3. Step 3

    Reduce to low heat, cover partially, and simmer until the beans are nearly tender but still hold their shape.

    Timer: 35 min (fixed)

    Cookware: large saucepan

  4. Step 4

    Drain the beans in a colander and set them aside.

    Cookware: colander

  5. Step 5

    Dry the saucepan, add the olive oil, onion, and carrot, and cook over medium heat until the onion softens.

    Timer: 8 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 150.0 gr Carrot, 75.0 ml Olive Oil, 180.0 gr Onion

    Cookware: large saucepan, wooden spoon

  6. Step 6

    Add the garlic and tomato paste and stir over medium heat until fragrant.

    Timer: 1 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 12.0 gr Garlic, 15.0 gr Tomato Paste

    Cookware: large saucepan, wooden spoon

  7. Step 7

    Add the potato, tomato, sugar, salt, bay leaves, and the remaining 2 cup (500 ml) water. Bring to a boil over high heat.

    Ingredients used: 2.0 piece Bay Leaf, 5.0 gr Granulated Sugar, 300.0 gr Potato, 8.0 gr Salt, 400.0 gr Tomato, 500.0 ml Water

    Cookware: large saucepan, wooden spoon

  8. Step 8

    Reduce to low heat, cover, and simmer until the potato begins to soften.

    Timer: 10 min (fixed)

    Cookware: large saucepan

  9. Step 9

    Fold in the cooked beans. Cover and simmer over low heat until the beans and vegetables are tender and the sauce is slightly thickened.

    Timer: 20 min (fixed)

    Cookware: large saucepan, wooden spoon

  10. Step 10

    Remove the saucepan from the heat, discard the bay leaves, and let the pilaki cool uncovered.

    Timer: 30 min (fixed)

    Cookware: large saucepan

  11. Step 11

    Stir in the lemon juice and parsley. Serve at room temperature, or cover and chill before serving.

    Ingredients used: 30.0 ml Lemon Juice, 15.0 gr Parsley

    Cookware: wooden spoon

Nutrition (Estimated)