Kuru Fasulye (White Bean Stew)
This Turkish dish is a great way to prepare beans. It can be served as a side dish or add extra vegetables and meat to serve this as the main course.
Ingredients
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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½ onion, chopped
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Optional: 2 inches of sujuk (beef sausage), thinly sliced
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1 tablespoon each, tomato paste and pepper paste
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2 Roma tomatoes, diced
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1 cup water
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1 teaspoon pepper flakes (or to taste)
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Salt and black pepper to taste
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2, 15-oz cans of butter beans or large white beans, drained and rinsed
Instructions
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In a pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
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Sauté chopped onion in olive oil until soft.
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Optional: After onion is soft, add sujuk and sauté another 1-2 minutes.
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Add the tomato and pepper paste and mix well with onions.
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Add the diced tomatoes, water, pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Mix well, making sure there are no remaining chunks of tomato and pepper paste.
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Add the beans.
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Reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
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Serve in bowls while still warm.
Serves: 4
Prep Time: 10 Min.
Cook Time: 35 Min.
Total Time: 45 Min.