Fasoulia

Fasoulia is a stew of green beans, tomato sauce, and olive oil found in the cuisines of the Balkans, Turkey, and the Levant.

History

Green beans and tomtaoes originated in South America, and where introduced to Egypt and the Balkans by the Spanish during the Columbian exchange.

Regional varieties

Fasoulia may use different varieties of beans in parts of the Arab world; Lebanese fasoulia replaces green beans with white beans and typically includes lamb meat. A vegetarian version is popular among Turkish Jews.

is a vegetarian dish found in Turkish cuisine of green beans cooked in olive oil. refers to dishes cooked in olive oil.

See also

• Gigantes plaki, Greek white bean and tomato dish
• Kuru fasulye, Turkish white bean and tomato dish
• Baked beans, European white bean and tomato dish
• Fasole cu cârnați, Romanian white bean and tomato dish

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