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Apulian Fava Bean Puree with Sauteed Chicory and Chili Oil

This simmered dish pairs split fava beans with chicory greens, chopped, garlic, minced and lemon juice. Adjust the calorie target to automatically scale the ingredients while keeping the proportions of the meal balanced.

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Estimated macros per portion

27 g Protein
74 g Carbohydrates
29 g Fat
20 g Fiber

Ingredients

650 kcal · 1 portion

Ingredient quantities automatically adjust to your calorie target.

  • 102g split fava beans (dry) 344 kcal
  • 510g water 0 kcal
  • 182g chicory greens, chopped 36 kcal
  • 28g olive oil 248 kcal
  • 7g garlic, minced 10 kcal
  • 17g lemon juice 5 kcal
  • 1g red pepper flakes 0 kcal
  • 2g salt 0 kcal
  • 1g black pepper 3 kcal

Cooking instructions

  1. split fava beans (dry)water
    Rinse the split fava beans. In a small pot, combine beans and water; bring to a simmer and cook 25-35 minutes, stirring, until very soft.
  2. split fava beans (dry)olive oilgarlic
    While beans cook, heat half the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
  3. chicory greensred pepper flakessalt
    Add chicory (or dandelion greens) and a pinch of salt; saute 3-5 minutes until wilted and tender. Stir in red pepper flakes and set aside.
  4. split fava beans (dry)olive oilsaltblack pepper
    When beans are soft, stir in remaining olive oil and blend or mash until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and black pepper.
  5. split fava beans (dry)chicory greensolive oillemon juice
    Spoon the fava puree into a bowl, top with the greens, and finish with lemon juice. Add a drizzle of extra oil from the pan if desired.

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