Ingredients
Metric weights use grams. US weights use ounces; liquids use fluid ounces. Conversions are rounded. Spoon measures use 5 ml teaspoons and 15 ml tablespoons; cups use 240 ml.
Serves 4
Choose any positive whole number of servings. Ingredients and measured amounts in steps scale together. Times, temperatures and equipment stay unchanged. For larger yields, cook separate original-size batches. Counted ingredients can become fractions; beat eggs before dividing them. Fixed correction-water checks remain fixed.
Base
Beans
Finish
Equipment
Kitchen scales; measuring jug and spoons; knife; cutting board; mixing bowls; saucepan with lid; sieve; heatproof spoon; spatula.
Check all product labels and cross-contact. Diet groups describe this listed draft, not every substitution.
Steps
Base · About 8 min
- Soften 50 ml olive oil, 200 g onion, sliced, 15 g garlic, sliced in its oil 8 minutes.
Braise · About 35 min
- Add 700 g green beans, trimmed, 500 g tomatoes, chopped, 150 ml water, ¾ tsp salt, 10 g sugar, cover and simmer gently 30–35 minutes until beans are fully tender.
Check: Look for this result: beans are fully tender.
Finish · About 7 min
- Add 20 ml lemon juice; serve warm or cool promptly for a chilled side.
Tips
- This dish uses fully tender beans rather than crisp stir-fried beans.
- Use the texture and doneness checks in the method; cooking times depend on your pan and heat.
Substitutions
- Use flat runner beans cut into short lengths.
Storage
- Refrigerate perishable food within two hours, or within one hour in heat above 32°C / 90°F. Store covered at 4°C / 40°F or below. Use within two days for this draft.
- Reheat cooked dishes to 74°C / 165°F, stirring or turning for even heating. Serve cold salads, dips and chilled desserts directly from safe refrigeration.
Make ahead
- Prepare the measured ingredients for Turkish Green Beans one day ahead. Refrigerate chopped vegetables and other perishable ingredients separately; complete the staged cooking on the serving day.
FAQ
What matters most when making Turkish Green Beans?
This dish uses fully tender beans rather than crisp stir-fried beans.
What can I substitute in Turkish Green Beans?
Use flat runner beans cut into short lengths.
Can I prepare Turkish Green Beans ahead?
Prepare the measured ingredients for Turkish Green Beans one day ahead. Refrigerate chopped vegetables and other perishable ingredients separately; complete the staged cooking on the serving day.
Food safety references
FoodSafety.gov: cooking temperatures · Food Standards Agency: rice storage and reheating
