Low FODMAP Braised Turkish Green Beans
A delicious IBS friendly, low fodmap version of a beloved childhood favourite of mine - braised Turkish green beans! This green bean stew is made with only 5 ingredients, plus seasonings, and 30 minutes of your time and can be eaten hot or cold!
Ingredients
- 3 Large tomatoes
- 1 tbsp red pepper paste or tomato paste
- 3-4 tbsp garlic olive oil
- 1 can green beans (450g can, drained) or 350g fresh
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 can new potatoes or 100g fresh new potatoes
- 1/2 tsp salt or to taste
- 1/8 tsp pepper or to taste
- parsley and lemon wedges to garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Begin by finely dicing the tomatoes
- In a pan, add a tbsp of the garlic-infused olive oil and the pepper paste ( or tomato paste) over medium heat and stir to combine. Saute for a couple of minutes.
- Drain the green beans from their can and add to the pan along with the tomatoes and mix well.Lightly fry for a couple of minutes then drizzle over the rest of the oil, salt, sugar (if using) & water. If adding new potatoes, add them at this point too.
- Bring to a boil then reduce the heat and simmer for twenty minutes, stirring occasionally.*You can serve the beans immediately or leave to cool till room temperature, when the flavors are fully developed, and serve with some bread or mezze dishes.
Notes
* I sometimes add a little splash of extra water if I find that too much of the liquid is being reduced.
** This will yield around 2 'main' portions or 4 side dish portions.