Flat Beans in Olive Oil

(Zeytinyagli Yesil Fasulye)

500 g flat beans, wash, trim both ends
50 ml extra virgin olive oil (half for cooking, half for after cooking)
1 small onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, chopped
1 tbsp sugar
2 tomatoes, peeled, diced
1 tbsp canned crushed tomatoes
1 1/2 cups warm water
Salt

Saute the onion and olive oil for 3-4 minutes in a medium size pot. Add the beans, tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, garlic, sugar and salt. Pour in 1 cup of water. Leave the lid half open and cook for 35-40 minutes or until they are tender, and add another half cup of warm water midway through. If needed, you can add more warm water later.

Let it cool down in the pot. Then, place on a serving platter. Pour the rest of the olive oil. Keep it in the fridge. Serve Flat Beans in Olive Oil chilled or at room temperature.

* This is a vegetarian dish.