Turkish Green Beans

 

Ingredients for 4 servings:
1. 12 ounces fresh green beans
2. 2 medium onions, sliced
3. 1 1/2 tablespoons oil
4. 1 tablespoon butter
5. 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
6. 2 sprigs marjoram
7. 8 ounces lima beans (frozen should work) or 8 ounces fava beans (frozen should work)
8. salt
9. 1/4 cup water
10. 1 garlic clove, crushed
11. 1/2 cup plain yogurt or 1/2 cup plain nonfat yogurt

Directions:
1. Clean and trim green beans to 1 to 1 1/2 inch pieces.
2. Heat the oil and butter in a pan, add the onions and cook until lightly browned. Add the parsley, marjoram and broad beans. Sprinkle with salt and cook gently for 5 minutes, turning frequently.
3. Add water and green beans, reduce the heat and cook uncovered for 20 minutes.
4. In a small bowl, stir the crushed garlic into the yogurt.
5. When the beans are cooked, stir in the yoghurt and cook for a minute.
6. Serve immediately.

Enjoy your meal!

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