Undoubtedly, the most important flavors of Mediterranean cuisine are olive oil dishes. Among olive oil dishes, which stand out with their exquisite taste besides their health effects, Borlotti Beans (Barbunya) have a special place. When olive oil dishes are mentioned, borlotti beans come to mind. Easy and practical to make, olive oil borlotti bean pilaki is an exquisite taste that can be consumed without losing its flavor even days after being put in the fridge. As Besler Catering, we bring you the Olive Oil Borlotti Bean Pilaki recipe, which is also on our menu today. Here is the Olive Oil Borlotti Beans recipe…
Ingredients for Olive Oil Borlotti Beans Recipe
- 1 kilo fresh borlotti beans
- Half a tea glass of olive oil
- 1 dry onion
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1 potato
- 2 carrots
- 2 tomatoes
- 2 cups of hot water
- 1 dessert spoon of tomato paste
- 1 dessert spoon of granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon of salt
For Service
- 1/4 bunch of parsley
- 1 fresh squeezed lemon juice (optional)
Tip for Olive Oil Borlotti Beans Recipe
You can cook the beans without boiling, or you can boil them for a short time. This increases the flavor even more. If you are going to use dry borlotti beans in the meal, soak them in water the night before, then boil them in plain water.
Cooking Suggestion for Olive Oil Borlotti Beans Recipe
If you prefer a pressure cooker for your meal, the beans will cook in a shorter time.
How to Make Olive Oil Borlotti Beans?
1- After shelling the beans, wash them in plenty of water and add enough water to cover them.
2- Boil the beans on medium heat for about 10 minutes.
3- Heat the olive oil in the pot where you will cook your meal.
4- Add the grated onion and crushed garlic to the olive oil and sauté until they get a light color.
5- Add the potatoes and carrots you chopped into cubes.
6- Then add the tomato paste and continue sautéing.
7- Add the boiled beans to the pot, add the grated tomato, salt, and granulated sugar, and leave to cook on low heat.
8- After taking your cooked meal off the stove, let it rest with the lid closed until it reaches room temperature.
9- You can serve your ready olive oil borlotti beans warm or cold by adding finely chopped parsley on top after taking them onto serving plates.
Bon appétit..
