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Aunt Hazel's Kitchen

Green Beans in Olive Oil.

Fresh green beans slow-cooked in olive oil with tomatoes and onions — a classic Turkish dish served warm or cold.

Time
50 min
Serves
4 servings
Season
Summer
Difficulty
Easy

The Story

Zeytinyağlı yeşil fasulye is a summer staple and one of the simplest expressions of home cooking love. The scent as it slow-cooks draws everyone to the kitchen.

The scent of simmering green beans in olive oil is the smell of summer and home.

Instructions

7 Steps

  1. Heat olive oil in a pot. Sauté onion until soft.

  2. Add tomatoes and cook until they break down, about 5 minutes.

  3. Add green beans and stir to coat.

  4. Season with salt and sugar.

  5. Add a small splash of water (4–5 tbsp) if the beans look dry.

  6. Cover and cook over low heat for 35–40 minutes until beans are very tender.

  7. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Hazel's Note

The secret to zeytinyağlı: very little water and long, slow cooking. The beans' own moisture and the olive oil create the sauce.

Main Dishes · Summer · Easy · yeşil fasulye · zeytinyağlı · vegan · yaz yemeği · sebze

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