Fava Beans and Chard – Foul b Selek Recipe
“Foul b Selek” is a Beirut recipe prepared mainly by the end of winter season when swiss-chard is still available and spring fava beans are harvested. It is a balanced vegetarian starter rich in protein and iron. It is best enjoyed cold with some lemon juice that helps increase the iron absorption.
Serving: 4
Caloric content: 75 calories / serving
Ingredients:
1 kg of Swiss chard, cleaned and chopped
1 cup of coriander leaves
200 g of fava beans soaked overnight
2 garlic cloves, minced
100 g of chopped onions
2 tbsp of vegetable oil
1 tsp of cumin
salt and pepper to taste
2 L water
Preparation method:
- Add the fava beans to 1 L of water and bring to boil
- While boiling add 500 ml of water and cover. Stir occasionally
- After 1 hour, add another 500 ml of water
- In a large pot, stir fry the onions and garlic in vegetable oil until they wilt
- Add the chopped Swiss chard and coriander and cover until they are well cooked
- While on heat, add 1 tsp of cumin and the strained fava beans
- Tune the salt and pepper according to taste
- Serve cold with a slice of lemon
