Turkish · Lunch
Mashed Fava Bean Dip (Dairy-Free)
A creamy Turkish fava bean dip made by mashing cooked fava beans with olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and dill into a smooth spread. This dairy-free version relies on extra olive oil and lemon for richness, served with warm pita and fresh vegetables.
$3
10 minsPrep
5 minsCook
15 minsTotal
EasyLevel
Nutrition per serving
322Calories
11.4gProtein
13.2gFat
45.6gCarbs
3.9gSugar
10.6gFiber
940mgSodium
0mgChol
1.9gSat Fat
560mgPotassium
75mgCalcium
3.4mgIron
0mcgVitamin B12
14mgVitamin C
vegan
vegetarian
high-fiber
low-calorie
dairy-free
Instructions
1
Prep
Drain the cooked fava beans in a colander and pat dry, then peel off any tough outer skins with your fingers.
2
Mash
Tip the beans into a bowl and mash with a fork until mostly smooth, leaving a few small lumps for texture.
3
Build
Stir in the olive oil, lemon juice, crushed garlic, onion, dill, salt, and pepper until the mixture turns pale green.
4
Plate
Spoon onto a plate, drizzle with extra olive oil, scatter with dill, and serve with warm pita wedges.
Serves
2 portions ·
2 adults, 0 over 10, 0 under 10
Ingredients
- 11 oz314g, drained cooked fava beans
- 2 tbsp2 tbsp olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
- 2 tbsp2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 clove2 clove garlic
- 2 tbsp2 tbsp onion
- 2 tbsp2 tbsp dill, plus extra for garnish
- 1/2 tsp1/2 tsp salt
- a pinch of black pepper
- warm pita bread, cut into wedges
