Bora KaradumanAide de Cuisine
17 July 2026 Last updated: 12 September 2026

Boiled white beans are simmered in olive oil with onion, carrots, and tomato, then brightened with mint in this classic pilaki. Serve it cold for a refreshing dish that fits summer or winter meals.

Step by Step

How to make it?

1

Cook the vegetables

8 min

Cook the onion and carrot in olive oil until softened. Add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute.

2

Add the tomato

5 min

Add the grated tomato to the pot and cook for a few minutes until its liquid has evaporated.

3

Add the beans and simmer

20 min

Add the cooked beans, sugar, salt, and water. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 20 minutes, until the sauce thickens.

4

Cool and serve

120 min

Let the pilaki cool to room temperature, then chill it in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours. Sprinkle with parsley and fresh mint, and serve cold with lemon slices.

Reminder

Important: Chill the pilaki in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours and serve it cold; its flavor deepens as it rests. Be careful not to stir the beans too much. Gently shaking the pot is enough to mix them without breaking them.

#dried beans #Olive oil dishes #Meze (small dishes) #With mint
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