Zeytinyağlı Taze Fasulye (Turkish-style runner beans)

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  • Prep Time

    1 min

  • Cook Time

    1 min

  • Total Time

    15 mins

  • Servings

    6

  • Calories

    131 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    Turkish

Zeytinyağlı Taze Fasulye (Turkish-style runner beans)

Zeytinyağlı Taze Fasulye is a plant-based and gluten-free runner bean dish found all over Turkey. This dish, with its vibrant green beans, sautéed onions and garlic, and a harmonious blend of olive oil, lemon juice, and spices, offers a healthy taste of the Mediterranean.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 cup diced onions
  • 1 ¾ cup diced tomato
  • 3 cloves minced garlic 
  • 1 lb. Runner beans (450 g.) or string beans, or French green beans
  • 3 tablespoons parsley finely chopped
  • ¼ cup water
  • ½ teaspoon sugar
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¾ teaspoon salt or to taste

To garnish:

  • ¼ cup parsley leaves
  • 1 teaspoon Pul Biber or Aleppo pepper flakes
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Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. After about 90 seconds, when the oil is hot, add diced onions and sauté for 4-5 minutes until translucent.
  2. Stir in diced tomatoes and minced garlic and sauté for an additional 6-7 minutes until fragrant, and the tomatoes have started to break down.
  3. Add runner beans, string beans, or French green beans to the pan, along with parsley, water, sugar, lemon juice, pepper, and salt.
  4. Cover the pan and let it cook until the beans are just tender, opening the lid periodically to stir and check for doneness. I prefer a shorter cook time of just a few minutes because I like my beans to still have some life left in them. Some people like them cooked more thoroughly, so just add more time if that is you.
  5. Serve hot, garnished with parsley and Aleppo chili flakes, or pul biber, if desired.

Notes

  • 🌱 Fresh Beans are Crucial:
  • 🌱
  • Fresh runner beans are a must; avoid canned or frozen string beans for the best taste. Look for bright green, crisp beans without wilting. If you can’t find runner beans, any other string bean will work fine.
  • 🍳 Master Bean Texture:
  • 🍳
  • Keep a watchful eye on the beans while cooking. A glass lid helps. Some like them tender, others with a crunch. Don't overcook; you can always extend the cooking time but not reverse it!
  • 🌿 Herbal Finale:
  • 🌿
  • Perk up the dish with fresh garnishes. A sprinkle of parsley and Aleppo chili flakes or pul biber adds some flavorful raw contrast to the cooked dish.
  • ❌ Don’t Freeze:
  • Avoid freezing the dish as the texture may change. Instead, store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days to maintain quality.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 131kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 7g Sodium 307mg (13%) Potassium 365mg (10%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 984IU (20%) Vitamin C 25mg (28%) Calcium 66mg (7%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 131 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 131kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 7g 35%
Sodium 307mg 13%
Potassium 365mg 8%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 984IU 20%
Vitamin C 25mg 28%
Calcium 66mg 7%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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