TURKISH GREEN BEAN SALAD

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In this recipe the onions and tomatoes bring out a sweet, nutty flavor in the beans. It's based on a recipe from The Good Life Mediterranean Diet Cookbook.

Provided by PanNan

Categories     Turkish

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 white onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, chopped
1 lb green beans, trimmed and cut in half
4 roma tomatoes, chopped
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
3 tablespoons of fresh mint, chopped
4 lemon wedges (for garnish)
1/4 cup yogurt

Steps:

  • In a large sauce pot, heat the olive oil over medium high heat. When the oil is hot, add the onion and garlic and saute 5 minutes until the onions are soft.
  • Add the green beans, tomatoes, sugar, salt and pepper to the pot, cover and let stew over medium heat for 45 minutes or until the beans are very soft.
  • Transfer the beans to a serving dish and garnish with chopped mint, lemon wedges and a dollop of yogurt on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239.1, Fat 18.9, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 2, Sodium 601.4, Carbohydrate 17.1, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 9.5, Protein 3.7

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