Green Beans In Tomato Sauce Taze fasulye
Fresh, plump green beans stewed in a rich tomato sauce. Using only onions, garlic and a litte pepper this full of flavour dish celebrate beans in the best way possible.
| Category: | Vegetable based dishes 'Zeytinyağlılar' |
| Seasons | Summer |
| Cuisine Type | Turkish |
Ingredients
Turkish Green Beans
| 1 Kilogram Fresh green beans, trimmed & stringed |
| 2 Onions, chopped fine |
| 3 Garlic cloves |
| 1 Red pepper |
| 6 Small to medium sized tomatoes (4 grated, 2 chopped into small cubes) |
| 2 Tablespoons Sundired tomato paste (Domates Salçası) *See notes |
| Pinch black pepper |
Green Beans In Tomato Sauce Taze fasulye Directions
- Using a large saucepan that has a lid heat some oil and fry the garlic & onions until softened.
- Create a well in the centre of the pan and if required add a little more olive oil, add the tomato paste and black pepper and fry for 2 or so mins before distributing around the pan until the onion pieces are well coated.
- Stir in the chopped & grated tomatoes and the pepper and fry for a further 2-3 mins.
- Stir in the beans & top up with enough boiling water to just cover them.
- Cover the pan and bring to the boil.
- Once boiled put the pan to simmer for 1 hour.
- Remove the lid and continue to cook for further 30 mins or until the sauce has reduced and thickened. Don’t be afraid of overcooking the beans they take on much more flavour the longer and slower they are stewed.
- Cool to room temp and drizzle with a little good quality olive oil before serving (They are also fabulous warm if you prefer)
Recipe notes
Green beans are a delight in the summer months, the fresher the better. Young fresh beans means less work preparing and a better taste. The tomatoes too are of course best during the summer months and if we're using in-season tomatoes the tomato paste becomes almost unnecessary so can be reduced or even limited should you wish. Out of season or if the tomatoes you have been lacking in the flavour the sundried paste is a must.
We eat our beans with rice and pickles, sometimes we may serve It along with meatballs but often it's a meal on it!s own and a veggy day. If you prefer you could brown some meat along with the onions and make the dish more robots.
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Gertie Akin
05 May 2020Absolutely wonderful recipe for a fabulous vegetarian dish
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