Zeytinyağlı Green Beans
Tender Turkish-style green beans slowly cooked with tomatoes, onion, garlic, and generous olive oil, then served warm or at room temperature.
Instructions
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Step 1
Trim and cut the green beans. Slice the onion, prepare the tomatoes, and mince the garlic as specified in the ingredient list.
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Step 2
Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, then cook until the onion is soft but not browned.
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Step 3
Stir in the tomatoes, sugar, and salt. Cook over medium heat until the tomatoes begin to soften and release their juices.
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Step 4
Add the green beans and water, then fold the beans through the tomato mixture. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
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Step 5
Cover, reduce to low heat, and cook until the beans are very tender and coated in a thick tomato sauce.
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Step 6
Transfer the beans and their sauce to a serving dish. Let them rest for 30 minutes, then serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition (Estimated)
Food safety
Caution: low
Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours in a covered container and consume within 3 days. Reheat until steaming hot, or serve chilled.
Risk factors
- knife handling during vegetable preparation
- hot oil and steam
- extended room-temperature holding