Recipe
Zeytinyağlı Taze Fasulye
Fresh green beans cooked in olive oil create a light, glossy dish with a gentle sweetness and tomato-forward flavor. It is a widely recognized Turkish home-cooking staple that works well as a main course for a simple lunch or dinner.
Instructions
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Step 1
Pour the olive oil into the large saucepan over medium heat, then add the prepared onion and stir with the wooden spoon until softened and translucent, without browning.
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Step 2
Add the finely chopped tomato and stir until it softens into a juicy, glossy sauce with a concentrated tomato aroma.
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Step 3
Add the rinsed, trimmed green bean pieces and the water, stirring until all the beans are coated and the liquid begins to simmer.
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Step 4
Reduce to low heat and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the green bean is tender but still holds its shape and the sauce lightly coats the beans.
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Step 5
Stir in the salt over the finished beans, then remove the large saucepan from the heat.
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Step 6
Let the Zeytinyağlı Taze Fasulye rest in the large saucepan until the sauce settles and the beans become more glossy before serving.