Zeytinyağlı Taze Fasulye (Green Beans Braised in Olive Oil)

Method

1. 1

   Warm the olive oil in a wide pot and soften the onion and carrot over medium heat for 6 minutes.

2. 2

   Add the garlic and cook 1 minute, then stir in the tomato paste and diced tomato and cook 3 minutes.

3. 3

   Add the green beans, sugar, salt and 150 ml water, and stir to coat everything in the sauce.

4. 4

   Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook on low for 25 minutes until the beans are fully soft, not crisp.

   💡 This dish wants the beans tender enough to fold, not crunchy — it's a braise, not a stir-fry.

5. 5

   Check midway and add a splash more water if the pot looks dry.

6. 6

   Cool to room temperature before serving, or serve warm the same day.