Meze Fava Beans

Fava beans sauteed with onions. A traditional Turkish dish. Served at room temperature with garlic yogurt.

Step: 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.

Step: 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.

Step: 3

Stir dill into the fava bean mixture; continue simmering until flavors are combined, about 2 minutes. Let cool to room temperature.

Per Serving: 229 calories; protein 15g; carbohydrates 34.4g; fat 4.3g; sodium 22.1mg.