Turkish Baked Beans
Turkish Baked Beans, known as Kuru Fasulye, is a classic Turkish dish made with tender white beans simmered in a rich tomato-based sauce. Traditionally served with rice, it is comforting, nutritious, and deeply rooted in Turkish home cooking.
Ingredients
Ingredients - Turkish Baked Beans
- 1 cup dried white beans
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 piece small onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 piece tomato diced
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 3 cups water or vegetable broth
Instructions
Instructions
- Soak the dried beans in plenty of water overnight.
- Drain the beans and place them in a pot with fresh water.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for about 45 minutes until tender. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and garlic, sauté until soft and fragrant.
- Add diced tomato and cook until softened.
- Stir in tomato paste, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Add the cooked beans and water or broth.
- Simmer gently for 10–15 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Serve hot, traditionally with rice.
Notes
Soaking the beans overnight ensures even cooking and improves digestibility. This dish tastes even better the next day as the flavors deepen.