Zelen Fasul Yahniya (Bulgarian Green Bean Stew)
Green beans simmered gently with tomatoes, carrot and dill until soft and sweet, a simple Bulgarian dish served warm or cold.
- Time50 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.85 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Estimated nutrition per serving
- 342kcal
- 38.6gcarbs
- 9.9gof which sugars
- 13.1gfat
- 3.4gsaturates
- 14.9gprotein
- 12.6gfibre
- 2.3gsalt
A rough estimate worked out from the ingredients, for the serving size above. It is a guide only and not medical advice. If you count carbs or manage diabetes, check with your own tools and your care team.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oil in a large pan and cook the onion and carrot over a medium heat for 8 minutes, until soft.
8 min - 2
Add the garlic and paprika and stir for 30 seconds. Stir in the tomato purée and cook for 1 minute.
- 3
Add the green beans, tomatoes, water, salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer, then cover.
- 4
Cook gently for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring now and then, until the beans are completely soft and the sauce is thick.
27 min 30 s - 5
Stir in the dill and lemon juice. Taste for salt. Serve warm with crusty bread, or cold the next day.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
