RECIPES/VEGETABLES

BROAD BEANS WITH DILL

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The recipe "Broad Beans with Dill" is an easy and quick choice, ideal for fasting days and any other occasion. This recipe is full of flavor, colors, and aromas, while also offering significant health benefits. Broad beans are known for their high protein content. Specifically, they contain amino acids that are the "building blocks" of proteins, as well as other nutritious components such as iron, dietary fiber, and vitamins. The proteins found in broad beans can be an important source of dietary protein, especially for those following vegetarian, plant-based diets or have limited meat consumption. Continue to discover the unique combination of these fresh ingredients and indulge in the flavorful enjoyment that this dish offers.

Ingredients:

  • 500g fresh broad beans (or soak dried beans overnight)
  • 1 onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 bunch of fresh dill, finely chopped
  • 3-4 blossoming onions with their bulbs (optional)
  • 3-4 ripe tomatoes, peeled and finely chopped, or 1 can of crushed tomatoes
  • 1 carrot, sliced
  • 3-4 potatoes, cut into large cubes
  • Olive oil
  • Salt and pepper

Directions

After removing the black eye from the broad beans, take a wide-bottomed pot and add some olive oil. Saute the onions and fava bean pods (optional), and then add the broad beans, carrots, and potatoes. Add the tomatoes, season with salt and pepper, reduce the heat, and let it simmer for 30-35 minutes. Then, add the chopped dill and simmer for another 10 minutes. Serve with a drizzle of olive oil and freshly ground pepper.

Note: The blossoming onions are the fresh onions that have developed a bulb on top. They produce a sweet and flavorful juice. If added to the dish, it sweetens and enhances the flavor.