Bulgar Pilaf With Fava Beans (Hl) Recipe
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 2 lb Fava beans
- 1/2 Tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tsp Butter
- 3 med Onions, halved and thinly sliced
- 2 1/2 c. Lamb stock or possibly chicken stock
- 1 Tbsp. Minced fresh thyme or possibly 1/2 Tbsp. dry
- 1 Tbsp. Minced chives, mixed with
- 1 Tbsp. Fresh mint
- 1 c. Minced cooked lean lamb, optional Kosher salt and freshly grnd pepper
Directions
- Remove beans from their pods and put shelled beans in a qt of boiling, salted water for 1 minute. Drain and run under cold water. When cooked, remove beans from their inner shells by tearing off a small piece from the rounded end with your fingernail. Squirt the beans out by pinching the opposite ends.
- Meanwhile, put oil and butter in a large, heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat. Add in onions and cover. Cook, stirring periodically, about 20 min, uncovering for the last 5 min, till lightly browned. Set aside.
- Bring stock to a boil in a large saucepan and add in Bulgar. Bring to a boil again, reduce to a simmer, and cover. Cook about 8-10 min. Add in beans, lamb, thyme, salt and pepper. Stir and cook 3-5 min more. Remove from heat and let steam 10 min. Fluff with a fork and pour onto platter. Top with onions, chives and mint.
- Yield: 4 main dishes or possibly 6 side dishes
- without lamb
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 332g | |
| Recipe makes 6 servings | |
| Calories 629 | |
| Calories from Fat 84 | 13% |
| Total Fat 9.51g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat 3.21g | 13% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 22mg | 7% |
| Sodium 198mg | 8% |
| Potassium 1835mg | 52% |
| Total Carbs 93.31g | 25% |
| Dietary Fiber 39.1g | 130% |
| Sugars 10.74g | 7% |
| Protein 46.33g | 74% |
