Safranbolu-style fava beans cook gently with onion, dill, olive oil, and lemon into a light regional vegetable dish.
18 min prep 28 min cook
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Clean the shelled fava beans and rinse them.
Soften the onion in olive oil for 5 minutes.
Add the fava beans, salt, black pepper, sugar, and water.
Cover the pot and cook the fava beans for 22 minutes.
Add the lemon juice and keep over low heat for 3 more minutes.
Stir in the dill and rest the dish for 10 minutes.
💡 Tip: If the fava bean skins are thick, briefly blanch them and remove the inner beans; the dish will be silkier.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve Safranbolu fava beans warm or cold with dill and lemon.
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
~214
kcal calories
9
g protein
28
g carbs
8
g fat
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
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