Green Beans in Olive Oil
Green beans in olive oil is a classic Turkish vegetarian dish that's both healthy and delicious. Perfect for introducing vegetables to children in a tasty way, this dish is traditionally served cold, making it an excellent make-ahead meal option for busy moms. Rich in olive oil and vegetables, it's packed with vitamins, fiber, and healthy fats. The slow cooking process in olive oil brings out the natural sweetness of the beans and tomatoes, making it appealing even to picky eaters. For best results, choose fresh, crisp green beans and ripe tomatoes.
Nutrition Information
High Fiber
Vitamin C Rich
Vitamin A Rich
Omega-3
Low Calorie
120kcal
Calories
3g
Protein
10g
Carbohydrates
8g
Fat
4g
Fiber
40mg
Calcium
1.5mg
Iron
750IU
Vitamin A
25mg
Vitamin C
35
vitamin k
0.8
omega3
Ingredients
- 1 tea cup olive oil (divided use)
- 2 onions
- 500g fresh green beans
- 3 tomatoes
- Salt to taste
- 1 cup hot water
Instructions
- Pour half a tea cup of olive oil into a pot
- Add chopped onions and sauté until softened
- Add cleaned and cut green beans
- Stir well, cover the pot and let it cook for 6-7 minutes
- Add peeled and chopped tomatoes
- Add 1 cup of hot water
- Cover and cook until the beans are tender
- Add salt just before removing from heat
- Drizzle with remaining olive oil
- Transfer to serving bowls
- Let it cool completely before serving as this dish is traditionally served cold
Serving Tips
- Serve cold as a traditional Turkish meze or side dish
- Garnish with lemon wedges for extra freshness
- Can be prepared a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator
- Perfect for lunch boxes as it travels well
- Serve with crusty bread to soak up the delicious olive oil
- For children's portions, cut the beans into smaller pieces
- Can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days