Fava Beans in Tomato Sauce with Garlic & Dill
These fresh fava beans in tomato sauce with dill and garlic are a comforting and hearty plant-based meal inspired by Balkan and Mediterranean flavors.
Servings 4
Calories 157kcal
Ingredients
- 500 grams fresh broad beans about a lb
- 400 grams tomato puree
- 500 ml water 2 cups
- 2 cups fresh dill finely diced
- 5 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon finely ground black pepper or more to taste
- 2 teaspoons salt or more to taste
- juice of one lemon
Instructions
- Cut the ends off the green beans, remove the fibrous threads, and cut them into smaller pieces. Chop up the dill, peel and mash the garlic.
- Heat the oil over medium heat and add half the garlic. Sauté until beginning to brown then add the green beans and sauté to brown lightly (if garlic begins to burn then skip to next step).
- Add the tomato puree, water and seasonings. Mix to combine well then cover and simmer over medium heat for 20-25 minutes or until the beans are fully cooked through.
- Turn off heat and add in all the dill, the lemon juice and the rest of the garlic. Mix to incorporate.
- Taste and adjust seasoning to your preference.