Recipe of the Day

Ingredients

  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 8 fresh artichokes
  • 600 g fresh fava beans
  • 7-8 spring onions, finely chopped
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 1 bunch dill, chopped
  • ½ bunch fennel, chopped
  • 1 tbsp flour
  • Juice of 2 lemons
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Prepare the Ingredients

  1. Clean the Artichokes:
    • Trim the artichokes and immediately place them in a bowl of water with 1 tbsp coarse salt and the juice of 1 lemon to prevent oxidation.
  2. Blanch the Fava Beans:
    • Remove any fibrous strings from the fava bean pods.
    • Blanch them in boiling water for 5 minutes, then drain.

Cook the Dish

  1. Sauté the Onions:
    • Heat half the olive oil in a wide, shallow pot.
    • Add the chopped onion and sauté over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until softened.
  2. Add the Vegetables:
    • Stir in the spring onions, artichokes, and fava beans.
    • Lightly sauté for 2 minutes.
  3. Simmer:
    • Pour in 2 cups of warm water, cover the pot, and simmer for 20 minutes.
  4. Season and Add Herbs:
    • Add salt, pepper, the remaining olive oil, dill, and fennel.
    • Continue cooking for another 10 minutes.
  5. Prepare the Lemon Sauce:
    • In a small bowl, whisk the flour with the juice of 2 lemons until smooth.
    • Pour the mixture into the pot and gently stir to thicken the sauce.
  6. Finish Cooking:
    • Turn off the heat and leave the pot covered for 10 minutes to allow the sauce to set.

Serve

Serve warm with crusty bread or as a side dish to grilled fish or chicken.

Enjoy the Recipe of the Day!

Source: Argiro Barbarigou