Fava Beans With Yogurt

Total Time
15 minutes
Rating
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Ingredients

Yield:Four servings
  • 2pounds fresh fava beans, shelled
  • 8ounces plain low-fat yogurt
  • 1teaspoon light brown sugar
  • 1teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1teaspoon mustard powder
  • Pinch ground nutmeg
  • 1clove garlic, peeled and crushed
  • 1teaspoon finely chopped fresh mint
  • ½teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • Kosher salt to taste
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Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

243 calories; 3 grams fat; 1 gram saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 1 gram monounsaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 45 grams carbohydrates; 17 grams dietary fiber; 26 grams sugars; 21 grams protein; 669 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Add the fava beans and return to a boil. Lower heat slightly and simmer until tender, about 2 to 5 minutes. Drain and refresh under cold water; slip the skins off the beans.

  2. Step 2

    Put the yogurt in a medium-size bowl and stir in the brown sugar, lemon juice, mustard powder, nutmeg, garlic, mint, pepper and salt. Stir in the beans. Divide among 4 plates and serve.

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I had high hopes for the combination of yogurt and fresh favas - but the flavors in the yogurt seem to work against each other and they overwhelm the beans. No idea how this was supposed to be eaten considering the amount of yogurt. At least the cooking method for the favas worked well.

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Credits

ADAPTED FROM "FROM THE LANDS OF FIGS AND OLIVES," BY HABEEB SALLOUM AND JAMES PETERS, INTERLINK BOOKS, 1995."

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