# Turkish Green Beans

*Published:* 2025-11-04
*Author:* Ali Nahhas

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 Mediterranean Kitchen · Slow-CookedTurkish Green Beans
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Tender green beans braised in olive oil with onions, tomatoes, and herbs — a classic Turkish side dish known as *Zeytinyağlı Taze Fasulye*. Light, flavorful, and perfect served warm or at room temperature alongside rice or pita.

Total Time 55 minutes minutes

Servings 2

Calories 155



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The Recipe
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Cuisine Mediterranean, Turkish





 

### Ingredients 1x2x3x



- 600 g / 1.3 lb fresh green beans
- 150 g / 5.2 oz onion medium-diced (1 medium-large onion)
- 400 g / 14 oz tomatoes medium-diced (about 3 medium tomatoes) (or canned diced tomatoes)
- 60 ml / ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 cloves garlic sliced





 

### Method

#### Prepare the Green Beans

- Trim the ends of the green beans.
- If there are any fibrous strings along the sides, remove them — though this is usually not necessary with fresh young beans.
- Cut the beans into 5 cm / 2-inch pieces. Set aside.



#### Cook the Onion:

- In a medium-sized pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the diced onions and cook until translucent — do not let them brown.
- Add the Remaining Ingredients:
- Add the green beans to the pot and stir just to coat them in the oil and onions.
- Add the tomatoes, sliced garlic, sugar, and salt.
- Stir gently to combine.
- As the mixture heats, the tomatoes and beans will begin to release their juices. Do not add extra water at this stage.
- Cover the pot with a lid. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook for about 40 minutes, or until the beans are soft-tender.
- Check occasionally — if after 10 minutes there is no liquid at the bottom, add about ¼ cup water. This is rarely needed.
- Avoid stirring during cooking — this dish develops best with minimal interference.



#### Serving:

- Serve warm, at room temperature, or chilled. Drizzle some olive oil before serving.





 

 



### Chef's Notes

**Tips and Notes**

- **Manage heat and liquid carefully:** If the liquid evaporates too quickly in the beginning, your heat is too high.

**Avoid** *continuing to cook over medium or high heat* **and** *adding a lot of water*  — this will prevent the dish from developing its proper flavor and texture.

Instead, **lower the heat** and add only a **very small amount of water** if necessary. Under normal conditions, the natural juices from the vegetables are enough to cook this dish perfectly.

- **Avoid over-stirring:** This helps the beans keep their shape and prevents breaking.
- **Storage:** Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. The flavor improves after resting.
- **Serving suggestion:** Drizzle with extra olive oil before serving for a richer taste.





Nutrition
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Estimated, per serving

 

155

Calories



2

Servings



Total Time 55 minutes minutes





Total Time



Halal

Certified



 



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