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Puglian Fava Beans with Greens


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  • Author: The Plant-Powered Dietitian
  • Total Time: 2 hours 40 minutes + 8 hours soaking time
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

Take a trip to Puglia, Italy with this easy, classic fava beans recipe for Puglian Fava Beans with Greens, which is absolute comfort food bliss!


Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces dried fava beans (or cannellini, flageolet, or white beans)
  • 4 cups broth
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon red chili flakes
  • 1 tablespoon oregano, dried
  • ½ teaspoon salt (optional)
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper 
  • 1 large bunch fresh dandelion greens or chicory, coarsely chopped (or substitute mustard greens)

Instructions

  1. Place beans in a large pot or Dutch oven, cover with water, and soak overnight (about 8 hours). 
  2. Drain beans, return to pot, add broth, water, 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, onion, garlic, red chili flakes, oregano, salt (optional), and black pepper, cover, and simmer over medium heat for about 1 ½ hours, stirring frequently, until beans are very soft and tender. May need to add additional water if necessary to make a thick, stew-like texture (should not be too runny). 
  3. Remove from heat and immediately use a potato masher to mash the beans while they are hot in the pot, creating a thick mixture (about the texture of mashed potatoes). Add more hot water if mixture is too dry and thick. 
  4. Add chopped dandelion greens on top of the beans, cover, and let simmer for 5 minutes—do not stir, let greens wilt. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil. 
  5. Serve immediately. 
  6. Makes 6 servings (about 1 cup each). 
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes + 8 hours for soaking
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean, American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 198
  • Sugar: 4 g
  • Sodium: 121 mg
  • Fat: 5 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1 g
  • Carbohydrates: 29 g
  • Fiber: 12 g
  • Protein: 11 g