This Turkish beans recipe is essentially stewed string beans cooked in a warm skillet until soft, juicy, and melt-in-your-mouth tender. The result is very satisfactory as the low and slow cooking time produces super flavorful beans. I know many people enjoy making classic green bean dishes like Air Fryer Green Beans and Garlic Butter Green Beans, but I hope you give this version a try.
Ingredients You’ll Need
Turkish style braised green beans require just a handful of simple ingredients. We will need the following:
Fresh Green Beans: I used regular green beans you can easily find at the grocery store. However, the most popular green beans in Turkey are runner beans (çalı fasulye) and romano beans or flat beans (Ayşekadın fasulye). If you are lucky, you may be able to spot them at your local farmer’s market during the summer months. But you can use any green bean, including long beans, string beans, or Haricots Verts (French beans), in this recipe. Olive Oil: Use extra virgin olive oil for a rich, fruity flavor. Onion: Diced onion adds a delicious savory flavor. Feel free to replace the onion with washed and diced leeks instead. Tomato Paste: This is optional, but tomato paste adds a depth of flavor, and it’s how my mom always made them. Garlic: Fresh garlic cloves give these string beans an extra punchy bite. Tomatoes: I used canned diced tomatoes with their own juices, which is why this recipe doesn’t include any water. However, if you are using fresh tomatoes (about 2 medium-sized tomatoes), add about ¼ cup water. Seasonings: A simple seasoning of Kosher salt and black pepper keeps the green beans front and center. Sugar: Do not skip the sugar. This is the secret ingredient that brightens all the flavors and balances the bitterness in the vegetables. Fresh Herbs: Fresh dill is classic, but fresh mint or parsley can be used instead. Lemon Juice: A squeeze of lemon juice right before serving is optional but a welcome addition to brighten up the dish.
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Yogurt: Keep it traditional with a dollop of yogurt, Tzatziki, Yogurt Dressing, Dill Yogurt Sauce, or Turkish Yogurt Drink. With Pilaf: For a more filling meal, serve it over Bulgur Wheat Pilaf or Rice With Vermicelli. Side Dish: Serve it as a side dish with classic Mediterranean dishes like Turkish Kofte or Mediterranean Lemon Chicken. Fresh Bread: Serve these tender beans with crusty bread, like No Knead Bread or warm pita to soak up all the juices. Meze: Make it a delicious summer meal with hummus, pita, crudite, a selection of cheeses, and a fruit salad.
