Broad beans in olive oil

Broad beans in olive oil is a delicious olive-oil–based dish that offers both lightness and nutrition. Especially popular in summer, it can be served cold as a meze or as a main dish. Thanks to its high fiber and protein content, it is also a great option for healthy eating.

In this recipe, you will find the ingredients you need and step-by-step instructions to prepare zeytinyağlı barbunya in the most flavorful way.

Ingredients

• 500 g fresh or frozen barbunya beans (cranberry beans)

• 1 large onion

• 2 carrots

• 1 medium potato

• 2 cloves garlic

• 2 tomatoes (grated)

• 1 tablespoon tomato paste

• 1 tea glass olive oil

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 1 teaspoon black pepper

• 1 teaspoon granulated sugar

• 2 cups hot water

• Juice of half a lemon

• ½ bunch parsley (for serving)

How to Make Zeytinyağlı Barbunya

• Clean and wash the barbunya beans. To reduce gas, boil them in water for 10 minutes, then drain.

• Chop the onion, dice the carrots and potato, and finely chop the garlic.

• Heat the olive oil in a wide pot, add the onions, and sauté until translucent.

• Add the carrots and potatoes and sauté for a few minutes.

• Stir in the tomato paste, then add the grated tomatoes.

• Add the barbunya beans and sprinkle with salt, black pepper, and sugar.

• Pour in 2 cups of hot water and cook over low heat for about 30–35 minutes, until the vegetables and beans are tender.

• Remove from heat, add the lemon juice, and mix gently.

• Once slightly warm, sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve.

Serving Suggestions

You can serve zeytinyağlı barbunya cold or warm. It pairs perfectly with plenty of lemon and fresh bread. Drizzling a little extra olive oil on top will give it a glossy and flavorful finish.

With this healthy and delicious zeytinyağlı barbunya recipe, you can brighten up your table. Enjoy!