They are calledzeytinyagllar, which means those with olive oil and are a great way to use upseasonal vegetables.

Dont rush this beginning process as its essential to giving the dish its depth of flavor.

The other main recommendation is to cook the beans until they are fully soft.

Partial view of a platter of Turkish green beans.

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This isnt a recipe where you want crisp or crunchy beans.

Once the oil is hot add the onions.

Cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and translucent, 15-20 minutes.

Side view of braised green beans on an oval platter.

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Add the garlic, cumin, cinnamon, paprika, andAleppopepper flakes.

Cook, stirring occasionally, for another 3 to 4 minutes.

Add the tomatoes, sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, and a generous grind of black pepper.

Side view of a plate with green beans in tomato sauce, mashed potatoes and chicken. A glass of wine is behind the plate.

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Gently break up the tomatoes with a back of a wooden spoon.

Add 1/2 cup of hot water, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.

Add the green beans and stir well, making sure they are well coated in the tomato sauce.

Onions cooking in a pot to make Turkish-style braised green beans.

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Cover and cook for 15 minutes, or until the beans are soft.

Take the beans off the heat and stir in 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil.

Taste and adjust the seasoning and leave to cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Onions and canned tomatoes cooking in a pot to make Turkish-style braised green beans.

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A simmering pot onions and tomatoes to make braised green beans.

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Green beans added to a pot of onions and tomatoes on the stove to make Turkish green beans.

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Overhead view of Turkish-style braised green beans on a plate with chicken potatoes.

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