Winter-Preserved Green Beans (Kışlık Ayşekadın)

Wash and trim 1 kg (about 2 lbs) of green beans and cut them in half. Dice 3 peeled tomatoes into cubes and place them in a pot. Add the green beans on top. Cook over low heat until they turn yellow, then remove from heat. Once cooled, transfer to a freezer bag and place in the freezer.

About This Recipe

The bean is a climbing plant of the legume family. Its main varieties are "Ayşekadın" and "çalı fasulyesi" (bush bean). These are consumed fresh. Beans grow in almost every part of our country, but prefer clay, sandy, and moist soils. Beans grow well in warm areas; in places where winter temperatures don't drop below 3–4°C (37–39°F), they are sown in autumn and harvested in spring. In colder regions, they are planted in February and harvested in June. 

Benefits of Green Beans;

*Provides strength and energy to the body, relieving physical and mental fatigue.
*Supports the body's growth and repair.
*Strengthens bones. 
*Reduces complaints of rheumatism and sciatica.
*Strengthens the nerves.
*Relieves heart palpitations.
*Effective in kidney disorders. Strengthens the kidneys. Green beans help dissolve kidney sand and stones. Strengthens the central nervous system. 
*Supports against diabetes by lowering blood sugar levels. 
*Important antioxidants found in its content fight free radicals and slow down aging.
*Calcium, which plays a vital role in preventing bone deterioration and osteoporosis, is supplied to the body through fresh green beans.
*Since fresh green beans contain dietary fiber, they can help prevent digestive system problems such as constipation, hemorrhoids, ulcers, and acid reflux.
*Since fresh green beans contain certain special carotenoids, they can help prevent macular degeneration, which causes a decline in vision and eye function.

Ayşekadın green beans are an indispensable part of Turkish cuisine — the things we make with them are endless! Should I mention the exquisite Olive Oil Green Beans, or the warm, healing Green Bean Soup with Salça? To prepare these flavors for your loved ones with the same freshness in winter, we're rolling up our sleeves now and making room in our freezers for our Winter-Preserved Green Beans recipe. Enjoy!