Sinem ÖzdoğanCommis
16 April 2026 Last updated: 12 September 2026

A classic Turkish pilaki of soaked borlotti beans cooked in their own liquid with onion, carrot and fresh tomatoes. A staple of olive oil dishes, it is served chilled with a squeeze of lemon.

Step by Step

How to make it?

1

Boil the beans

30 min

Drain the soaked borlotti beans and boil them in plenty of water in a pressure cooker until tender; the beans should be soft enough to crush easily.

2

Sauté the vegetables

8 min

Sauté the onion and carrot in olive oil over low heat until softened.

3

Add the tomatoes and cook

8 min

Add the chopped tomatoes and sauté for a few minutes. Add the water and salt, then bring to a boil.

4

Combine with the beans

20 min

Add the boiled borlotti beans to the sauce and cook over low heat until some of the liquid has reduced. Note: Once the beans come to a boil, skim off the foam.

5

Rest and serve

15 min

Remove from the heat and leave to cool to room temperature. Sprinkle with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

Reminder

Important: Soak the borlotti beans in plenty of water overnight; soaking time is not included in the cooking time. Note: Once the beans come to a boil, skim off the foam, or the dish may taste bitter. Allergen note: No common allergens are listed.

#Borlotti beans #Olive oil dishes #Legumes #Vegetable dishes
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4.0 5 reviews 80% recommend it 1 rated without leaving a comment
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Ece Sarıoğlu Commis 3 months ago

Basit ama nefis bir sonuç.

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Güney Ekşioğlu Commis de Cuisine 5 months ago

Herkese tavsiye ederim, güzel bir tarif.

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Baran Aykaç Aide de Cuisine 4 months ago

Baharat oranını kendime göre ayarladım, tarifin ruhunu bozmadı. Kabuğunu soymadan denedim, dokusu daha iyiydi bence. Un yerine yulaf ezmesi kattım, kıvamı bozmadı.

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Ece Akman Commis 4 months ago

Tarif güzel ama anlatım biraz karışık geldi, adımlar netleştirilebilir. Bu tarifin klasik versiyonunu farklı biliyordum, yine de denemek güzeldi. Herkes bayıldı diyor ama bende beklediğim tat çıkmadı.

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