An Aegean meze staple, Izmir-style fava purees dried broad beans with olive oil into a smooth, chilled spread.
15 min prep 35 min cook 30 min rest
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Rinse the dried shelled broad beans, coarsely chop the onion, and place them in the pot with the beans.
Add hot water, olive oil, sugar, and salt, then cook the beans for 30 minutes until tender.
Blend the mixture; if it is too thick, loosen it with a few spoonfuls of hot water.
Add the lemon juice and spread the fava in a 20 cm wide dish, smoothing the surface so it does not crack.
Once the fava reaches room temperature, chill it for 30 minutes, then serve with dill and red onion.
💡 Tip: Blending the beans while still warm gives the puree a silkier finish.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve chilled with dill and a final drizzle of olive oil.
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
~168
kcal calories
8
g protein
18
g carbs
7
g fat
1.5g
Sugar
0.3g
Fiber
388.5mg
Sodium
1.3g
Saturated 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.
Moderate satiety, fine between meals
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