Zeytinyağlı Taze Fasulye

Zeytinyağlı Taze Fasulye

A classic Turkish dish of fresh green beans gently braised with tomatoes, onion, and generous olive oil, then cooled and served at room temperature.

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Rinse the green beans and tomatoes under cool running water. Prepare the beans, onion, and tomatoes as specified.

    Cookware: Chef Knife, colander, cutting board

  2. Step 2

    Combine the olive oil and onion in the saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the onion is soft but not browned.

    Timer: 7 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 120.0 ml Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 1.0 piece Onion

    Cookware: saucepan, wooden spoon

  3. Step 3

    Add the green beans and stir until they are evenly coated with the onion and oil. Cook over medium heat until they brighten slightly.

    Timer: 5 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 600.0 gr Green Bean

    Cookware: saucepan, wooden spoon

  4. Step 4

    Add the tomatoes, water, sugar, and salt. Stir gently, then bring the liquid to a simmer over medium heat.

    Timer: 5 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 5.0 gr Granulated Sugar, 6.0 gr Salt, 4.0 piece Tomato, 120.0 ml Water

    Cookware: saucepan, wooden spoon

  5. Step 5

    Cover the saucepan, reduce to low heat, and cook until the beans are tender and the sauce has thickened. Stir gently once or twice during cooking.

    Timer: 40 min (fixed)

    Cookware: saucepan, wooden spoon

  6. Step 6

    Remove from the heat and let the beans cool, uncovered, until warm or at room temperature. Transfer to a serving dish with the tomato and olive-oil sauce.

    Timer: 30 min (fixed)

    Cookware: saucepan, serving dish

Nutrition (Estimated)

Food safety

Caution: low

Serve within 2 hours of cooking, or refrigerate promptly in a covered container. Keep leftovers refrigerated and use within 3 days.

Risk factors

  • Cooked vegetables held at room temperature
  • Hot oil and steam during cooking

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