Turkish-Style Braised Green Beans

Ingredients

• 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 medium onions, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 pound green beans, trimmed and cut in half widthwise
• 2 medium tomatoes, peeled, cored and chopped
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• Black pepper
• ¼ cup roughly chopped mint
• Thick yogurt, for serving
• Lemon wedges, for serving

• Nutritional Information

  • Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

    265 calories; 20 grams fat; 2 grams saturated fat; 14 grams monounsaturated fat; 2 grams polyunsaturated fat; 20 grams carbohydrates; 5 grams dietary fiber; 11 grams sugars; 3 grams protein; 594 milligrams sodium

  Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
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4 side-dish servings

Preparation

1. In a large sauté pan or heavy pot, heat the oil over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking. Add the onions and stir occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and continue to cook, stirring frequently, 2 minutes.
2. Add the beans, tomatoes, 1 cup water, sugar, salt and pepper and bring just to a boil. Reduce heat to low, then cover and simmer until the beans are very tender, about 45 minutes.
3. Remove from heat, adjust the seasoning to taste and cool to room temperature, uncovered, about 45 minutes. Stir in the mint and serve, with thick yogurt and lemon wedges.

1 hour