Zeytinyağlı Green Beans

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

  1. Step 1

    Trim and cut the green beans. Slice the onion, prepare the tomatoes, and mince the garlic as specified in the ingredient list.

    Cookware: Chef Knife, cutting board

  2. 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.

    Timer: 8 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 90.0 ml Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 8.0 gr Garlic, 150.0 gr Onion

    Cookware: large saucepan, wooden spoon

  3. Step 3

    Stir in the tomatoes, sugar, and salt. Cook over medium heat until the tomatoes begin to soften and release their juices.

    Timer: 5 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 4.0 gr Granulated Sugar, 6.0 gr Salt, 400.0 gr Tomato

    Cookware: large saucepan, wooden spoon

  4. Step 4

    Add the green beans and water, then fold the beans through the tomato mixture. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.

    Timer: 5 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 600.0 gr Green Bean, 120.0 ml Water

    Cookware: large saucepan, wooden spoon

  5. Step 5

    Cover, reduce to low heat, and cook until the beans are very tender and coated in a thick tomato sauce.

    Timer: 40 min (fixed)

    Cookware: large saucepan

  6. 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.

    Timer: 30 min (fixed)

    Cookware: serving dish

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

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