Turkish Beans: Pinto Beans in Olive Oil

Name: Turkish Beans: Pinto Beans in Olive Oil
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 10 servings
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 2 1/2 pounds fresh pinto beans, in their hulls, or 1 pound hulled, fresh pinto beans; 1 large onion, finely diced; 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 3 to 4 large cloves garlic; 2 to 3 fresh tomatoes, grated, to make about 1 cup; 1 large carrot, peeled and diced into small cubes; 3 rounded tablespoons tomato paste; 2 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil; Italian parsley, chopped, for garnish

A flavorful pinto bean dish, Turkish beans offer a fresh alternative to traditional baked beans, featuring tomatoes, onions, garlic, and carrots.

⭐ 4.2 (30 reviews) Prep: 10 minCook: 30 minTotal: 40 minYields: 10 servings

Category Tags:

Side Dish Lunch Dinner

Cuisine Tags:

Middle Eastern

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Instructions

Sauté diced onion and garlic in 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a covered saucepan until soft.
Add beans, carrots, grated tomato, tomato paste, sugar, and spices; pour in water to just cover, and stir to combine.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer until the water reduces and beans and carrots are tender.
Remove from heat, allow to cool, then spoon onto a serving plate and drizzle with olive oil.
Cover and chill until ready to serve.
Garnish with chopped Italian parsley leaves just before serving.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 297 kcal

Carbohydrate: 38 g

Cholesterol: 0 mg

Fiber: 12 g

Protein: 11 g

Saturated Fat: 2 g

Sodium: 479 mg

Sugar: 6 g

Fat: 12 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g