Turkish Style Braised Green Beans - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 medium onions, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 lb green beans, trimmed and cut in half widthwise
2 medium tomatoes, peeled cored and chopped
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
fresh ground black pepper
1/4 cup of fresh mint, roughly chopped
thick yogurt, for serving
lemon wedge, for serving

Preparation

Heat the oil, over medium high heat, in a large skillet; add onions, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes.
Add garlic and continue to cook, stirring frequently, 2 minutes.
Add in the beans, tomatoes, 1 cup water, sugar, salt and pepper and bring to a boil; reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until the beans are very tender, 45 minutes.
Remove from heat, adjust seasonings, and let come to room temperature, uncovered, about 45 minutes; stir in mint and serve with yogurt and lemon wedges.