Name: Turkish Braised Green Beans
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 54 min
Total time: 1 h 4 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons canola or other neutral oil; 2 small onions, finely chopped; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 teaspoon sweet paprika; 1/4 teaspoon Aleppo pepper flakes or any mild chili flake; 1 (15 ounce can) whole plum tomatoes; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste; Black pepper, to taste; 1/2 cup hot water; 1 pound green beans, trimmed; Extra virgin olive oil

Turkish Braised Green Beans

These Turkish braised green beans are simmered in a lightly spiced tomato sauce and make for a great appetizer, mezze dish or side dish for roast chicken or lamb.

1 hr 4 min total 10 min prep 54 min cook 4 212 cal

Instructions

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1 In a large saucepan over medium heat add the canola oil. Once the oil is hot add the onions. Cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and translucent, 15-20 minutes.
2 Add the garlic, cumin, cinnamon, paprika, and Aleppo pepper flakes. Cook, stirring occasionally, for another 3 to 4 minutes. Add the tomatoes, sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, and a generous grind of black pepper. Gently break up the tomatoes with a back of a wooden spoon. Add 1/2 cup of hot water, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.
3 Add the green beans and stir well, making sure they are well coated in the tomato sauce. Cover and cook for 15 minutes, or until the beans are soft. If the stew starts to get dry, you can add another 1/2 cup of water.
4 Take the beans off the heat and stir in 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil. Taste and adjust the seasoning and leave to cool for 10 minutes before serving. Did you enjoy this recipe? Let us know with a rating and review!