Pilav Üstü Kuru Fasulye

Pilav Üstü Kuru Fasulye is a comforting Turkish dish featuring fluffy rice topped with a savory stewed white bean dish. This vegetarian meal is hearty, nutritious, and full of flavor, perfect for any time of the day.

Ingredients

• Long-grain rice - 150 grams
• Water - 300 ml
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Onion - 1 medium, finely chopped
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Carrot - 1 medium, diced
• Tomatoes - 2 medium, peeled and diced
• Canned white beans (such as cannellini) - 400 grams, drained and rinsed
• Tomato paste - 1 tablespoon
• Paprika - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Bay leaf - 1
• Fresh parsley - for garnish

Steps

1. Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear, then soak it in warm water for 15 minutes.
2. In a medium saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the minced garlic and diced carrot to the onion, cooking for an additional 3-4 minutes until the carrot begins to soften.
4. Stir in the diced tomatoes and cook for another 5 minutes until the mixture is fragrant and slightly thickened.
5. Add the drained white beans, tomato paste, paprika, salt, black pepper, and bay leaf to the saucepan. Mix well and let it simmer for about 10 minutes on low heat.
6. While the bean mixture simmers, drain the soaked rice. In a separate pot, heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat, then add the rice and toast it for 2-3 minutes until slightly golden.
7. Pour in the water, bring to a boil, then reduce to low heat, cover, and cook for about 15 minutes or until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed.
8. Remove the bay leaf from the bean mixture and serve the rice on plates topped with the stewed beans. Garnish with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

• Calories: 550
• Protein: 18 g
• Carbs: 90 g
• Fiber: 15 g
• Sugar: 6 g
• Sodium: 700 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 12 g
• Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10.5 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in plant-based protein from white beans.
• High in dietary fiber, promoting digestive health.

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