Meze Fava Beans

Meze Fava Beans

by Aaron Miles 1 year ago
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15 minutes
229.2 kcal
34.4 g carbs
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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. 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. 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. 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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