Recipe: Kuru Fasulye (Turkish White Bean Stew)

Kuru fasulye is a popular traditional dish in Turkey. It’s easy and can be customized with any vegetables and meat.

Ingredients:

• 2 cans of Talia’s White Beans, drained
• 300g/10.5 oz. lamb, cubed
• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 1/2 cup green or red bell pepper, diced
• 1 1/2 tbsp. tomato paste
• 1/2 cup water, divided
• 1 tsp. cumin
• 1 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. black pepper
• 1 tsp. red pepper flakes
• 3 cups water

Instructions:

1. In a large pot over medium-low heat, cook the diced lamb with 1/4 cup of water for 40 minutes, or until tender. The meat should be tender when it has absorbed almost all of the water.
2. Add the olive oil, onions, and bell peppers into the pot with the meat. Sauté together until soft.
3. Put the tomato paste into a separate bowl. Slowly add in 1/4 cup of water while stirring to thin out the paste. Pour it over the meat and stir to mix. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
4. Pour in the beans, salt, cumin, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir well to combine.
5. Pour the remaining 3 cups of water into the pot and cover. Simmer for 15 minutes.
6. Serve with a side of rice pilaf.

*Original recipe from Give Recipe.