Turkish-Style White Bean Stew

Turkish-Style White Bean Stew

A beloved Anatolian classic, this stew with CEREN Canned Beans is hearty, flavorful, and best enjoyed with rice or bulgur pilaf.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups CEREN Canned Beans (drained and rinsed)
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons CEREN Tomato Paste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
  • 1 green pepper, chopped
  • 1 tomato, diced
  • 2 cups hot water or broth
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

Sauté base: Heat olive oil in a pot. Add onion and green pepper, cook until softened. Stir in CEREN Tomato Paste and paprika, sauté for 2 minutes.

Add beans: Stir in diced tomato and CEREN Canned Beans. Mix well.

Simmer: Pour in hot water or broth, season with salt and black pepper. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes until thickened.

Serve: Traditionally served with rice or CEREN Bulgur Pilaf and pickles.