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Bowl of fresh fava beans in olive oil topped with lemon slices, dill, and red pepper flakes.
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Fresh Fava Beans in Olive Oil (Turkish Style)

By Zerrin & Yusuf
An easy Turkish fresh fava beans recipe with olive oil, onions, lemon, and dill. A simple side dish or meze, perfect for warmer days.
Yields: 4
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PREP 10 minutes
COOK 20 minutes
TOTAL 30 minutes

INGREDIENTS
  

  • 650 grams fresh fava beans 1.4 pounds. If using beans in pods, you will need about 2 kg / 4.4 pounds (You can use frozen fava beans too).
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
  • ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon sugar
  • 150 ml hot water ⅔ cup
  • ½ tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill chopped (or more if you like)

Garnish:

  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill

INSTRUCTIONS
 

  • Remove the beans from their pods. If using already shelled or frozen fava beans, skip this step.
  • Place the beans in boiling water and let them sit for about 10 minutes.
  • Drain the beans in a sieve, then rinse under cold running water to cool them down.
  • Then peel them by pinching each bean between your fingers. If needed, use your nail to tear the skin slightly. The bright green bean inside should easily pop out.
  • Heat olive oil in a pan and cook the onion until translucent. Add the garlic and cook for about 15 seconds.
  • Add the peeled fava beans and cook over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add salt, sugar, hot water, and lemon juice. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cook for about 15 minutes. Check after 10 minutes and if there is very little water left, add a little more water.
  • Remove from the heat. Add chopped fresh dill and stir well. Give it a taste and adjust the amount of salt and lemon juice to your taste. Cover and let it rest for about 15 minutes before serving.
  • Garnish with red pepper flakes and fresh dill.

NUTRITION

Calories: 288kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 13gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 307mgPotassium: 491mgFiber: 9gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 122IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 71mgIron: 3mg

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

ADDITIONAL INFO

Course Side Dish
Cuisine Turkish
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