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Overhead shot of Turkish-style fava beans in pods in a blue bowl, garnished with fresh dill, with yogurt, lemon halves, and a pan of the dish in the background.
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Braised Fava Beans in Pods (Turkish Style)

By Zerrin & Yusuf
Turkish-style braised fava beans cooked in their pods with olive oil, tomatoes, and onions. A simple, seasonal dish served at room temperature with yogurt.
Yields: 4
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PREP 10 minutes
COOK 25 minutes
TOTAL 35 minutes

INGREDIENTS
  

  • 700 grams fresh fava beans (in pods) about 1.5 lb, trimmed and cut into 3–4 pieces
  • 150 ml water ⅔ cup
  • ½ tablespoon flour
  • 1 lemon juiced (about 2 tablespoons)
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 2 tomatoes small, finely chopped
  • 1 pinch black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill chopped

For the garlic yogurt:

  • 1 clove garlic mashed
  • 1 cup yogurt plain
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

INSTRUCTIONS
 

  • Trim the ends of the fava beans and cut each into 3–4 pieces.
  • In a large bowl, mix water, flour, and lemon juice. Add the fava beans and let them sit in this mixture for 5–10 minutes. This helps them keep their green color.
  • Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a pan and sauté the onion until softened. Add the tomatoes and cook together for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the fava beans and give everything a good stir.
  • Pour in the water, flour, and lemon mixture and cook covered over medium-high heat for about 3 minutes.
  • Add salt and black pepper, stir, then reduce the heat to low. Cook covered for 20–25 minutes, until the fava beans are tender.
  • Remove from the heat and let it cool for about 10 minutes. Add chopped fresh dill and stir.
  • In a separate bowl, mix the mashed garlic, yogurt, and salt.
  • Serve at room temperature with the garlic yogurt on the side.

NOTES

Use young, tender fava beans and cook them whole in their pods, cutting them like green beans. If any pods are thick or tough, remove the beans inside and use them instead.

NUTRITION

Calories: 357kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 17gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 480mgPotassium: 793mgFiber: 11gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 621IUVitamin C: 26mgCalcium: 160mgIron: 3mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

ADDITIONAL INFO

Course Lunch
Cuisine Turkish
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