Meze Fava Beans
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Description
Fava beans sauteed with onions. A traditional Turkish dish. Served at room temperature with garlic yogurt.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ onion, chopped
- 1 ½ pounds fresh fava beans, shelled
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon white sugar
- salt to taste
- ½ cup chopped fresh dill
Directions
- 1. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onions; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Toss in fava beans and cook until slightly tender, about 2 minutes.
- 2. Mix 2 tablespoons water and flour together in a bowl; pour into the fava bean mixture. Add 1 cup water, lemon juice, sugar, and salt. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until fava beans are very tender, about 5 minutes.
- 3. Stir dill into the fava bean mixture; continue simmering until flavors are combined, about 2 minutes. Let cool to room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
serving: 12 servings
calories: 229.2 kcal
carbohydrates: 34.4 g
protein: 15 g
saturated fat: 0.6 g
sodium: 22.1 mg
fiber: 14.4 g
sugar: 3.8 g
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