Zeytinyağlı Barbunya (Cranberry Beans in Olive Oil)
Zeytinyağlı Barbunya is a traditional Turkish dish made with cranberry beans stewed in olive oil with tomatoes, carrots, and onions, served chilled as a flavorful appetizer.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cranberry beans fresh or dried, pre-soaked
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 onion chopped
- 1 carrot sliced
- 2 medium tomatoes diced
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup water
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot and sauté onions and carrots until softened.
- Add diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and sugar, cooking for 5 minutes.
- Stir in the cranberry beans, salt, and water. Cover and simmer over low heat for 30-40 minutes, or until the beans are tender and the sauce has thickened.
- Let the dish cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley.
NUTRITION FACTS (Per Serving)
Calories: 250 kcal
Carbohydrates: 28 g
Fat: 12 g
Protein: 6 g