Mehmet’s Broad Beans

Broad beans, also known as fava beans, have been cultivated for over 8,000 years and are one of the oldest known cultivated plants.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 55 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Mehmet’s Broad Beans

Cooking Method: Boiling, Sautéing Cuisine: Turkish Courses: Lunch, Main Course Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 55 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Spring

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Broad beans
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 clove Garlic
• 2 medium Tomato
• 3 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
• 2 tablespoon Parsley
• 4 wedge Lemon

Instructions

1. Boil the broad beans in salted water for 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large pan, heat olive oil and sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until golden brown.
3. Add the diced tomatoes and cook for another 5 minutes.
4. Add the boiled broad beans, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir well and cook for 10 minutes.
5. Remove from heat and let it rest for 10 minutes.
6. Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley and lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 30g10%

Sugars 5g

Protein 12g24%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.