Turkish Bean Dishes

This traditional Turkish white bean stew is a staple in virtually every household and lokanta—an establishment serving simple but hearty meals to people on the go. Kuru fasulye translates to dried beans which are first soak... READ MORE

Piyaz is a traditional salad. In most of the country, it's a general term for a dish of dried beans, parsley, onions, and sumac. In Antalya, however, piyaz also contains a rich and smooth sauce consisting of tahini, lemon juice, and vinegar. The b... READ MORE

Barbunya pilaki is a traditional dish that's often served as meze. The dish is made with a combination of borlotti beans, tomatoes, carrots, onions, parsley, and olive oil. The beans are soaked, drained, then cooked until tender, but not mushy. Th... READ MORE

Fasulye pilaki is a traditional dish that's usually served as a meze. It's made with a combination of white or cannellini beans, onions, carrots, potatoes, garlic, olive oil, parsley, and lemon juice. The beans are cooked until tender, while all t... READ MORE