Queen of Olive Oil Dishes: Borlotti Beans Recipe

Barlotti beans are healthy and fresh. It is the first that comes to mind among olive oil dishes and is one of the most added to recipe books. Instead of making rows of stuffed grape leaves, a pot of borlotti beans prepared in advance can save the day. It's also one of the first recipes that come to mind when thinking of practicality and ease. Made at the beginning of the week and stored in the fridge, it's the dish you proudly mention as 'ready to eat.' Here is the most beautiful olive oil dish: the borlotti beans recipe! Especially during the summer months when they are abundant, they are shelled and stored in the fridge, then cooked frequently. They pair wonderfully with rice or other olive oil dishes. We wish you a pleasant cooking experience and present our light, easy-to-make, perfectly cooked borlotti beans recipe. Enjoy your meal!

Ingredients for Borlotti Beans Recipe

• 1 kilogram fresh borlotti beans
• ½ tea glass of olive oil
• 1 medium-sized onion
• 2 cloves of garlic
• 1 large potato
• 2 medium-sized carrots
• 2 medium-sized tomatoes
• 2 cups hot water
• 1 teaspoon tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt

For serving:

• ¼ bunch of parsley
• Juice of 1 freshly squeezed lemon (optional)

1. Shell and wash 1 kilogram of borlotti beans thoroughly, then add enough water to cover them.
2. Boil over medium heat for about 10 minutes.
3. Heat ½ tea glass of olive oil in a deep pot.
4. Add 1 grated onion and 2 crushed garlic cloves, and sauté until lightly colored.
5. Add 1 diced potato and 2 diced carrots, then add 1 teaspoon of tomato paste for color and continue to sauté.
6. Add the boiled borlotti beans to the pot, then add 2 grated tomatoes, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of granulated sugar, and let it simmer on low heat.
7. Remove the pot from the heat and let the borlotti beans rest with the lid on until they reach room temperature.
8. Finally, transfer the borlotti beans to a serving dish and serve warm or cold with finely chopped parsley. Enjoy your meal!