Zeytin Yağlı Taze Fasulye

Zeytin Yağlı Taze Fasulye is a vibrant Turkish dish featuring tender green beans cooked in olive oil, infused with the flavors of tomatoes and garlic. This dairy-free delight is perfect for a light dinner or as part of a meze spread.

Ingredients

• Fresh green beans - 200 grams
• Extra virgin olive oil - 3 tablespoons
• Medium onion - 1, finely chopped
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Tomatoes - 2 medium, diced
• Carrot - 1 medium, sliced
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Water - 200 ml

Steps

1. Wash the green beans and trim the ends.
2. In a medium-sized pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
3. Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent.
4. Stir in the minced garlic and sliced carrot, cooking for an additional 2 minutes.
5. Add the diced tomatoes, salt, and black pepper, and cook for another 5 minutes until the tomatoes soften.
6. Add the green beans and water to the pot, stirring to combine all ingredients.
7. Cover the pot and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the green beans are tender.
8. Remove from heat and stir in the chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 220
• Protein: 3 g
• Carbs: 30 g
• Fiber: 8 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 400 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and antioxidants from green beans and tomatoes.
• Contains healthy fats from olive oil, which can support heart health.

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