Epic Turkish Bean Stew | How to make Kuru Fasulye

navy beans

🥗Healthier: cannellini beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Pinto beans are often less expensive and widely available.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Sunflower oil is a cost-effective alternative.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Using water with seasoning can reduce costs.

canned tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: crushed tomatoes

Crushed tomatoes can be more affordable and still flavorful.

Soak the white (navy) beans overnight in water.

Drain and rinse the beans before cooking.

Heat butter in a cast iron Dutch oven over medium heat until melted.

Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent.

Stir in grated tomatoes and cook until softened.

Add sucuk and green chilies, cooking until fragrant.

Mix in chili paste and tomato paste, stirring to combine.

Season with sugar, salt, black pepper, and chili flakes.

Add the soaked beans and enough water to cover them.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cover.

Simmer until beans are tender, stirring occasionally.

Garnish with extra butter or clarified butter before serving.

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