MEDITERRANEAN ARTICHOKE AND FRESH FAVA STEW

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Favas, artichokes, spring onions and green garlic are all fleetingly in season at the same time. Here's a way to use them all together. This dish is based on a Greek olive oil recipe, meaning that the vegetables are traditionally stewed in two or three times as much oil as I use here. I substitute water for some of the oil.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, weekday, main course

Time 45m

Yield Serves six

Number Of Ingredients 9

12 baby artichokes, trimmed
2 lemons
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 bunch of spring onions, chopped
3 large garlic cloves, minced, or 1 bulb of green garlic, skinned and minced
3 pounds fresh fava beans, shelled and skinned
1/4 cup chopped fresh fennel or dill
Salt
freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Trim the artichokes, cut in half and immediately submerge in a bowl of water acidulated with the juice of 1/2 lemon.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil over medium heat in a large, heavy casserole or Dutch oven. Add the onion, and cook, stirring, until tender, about three minutes. Add the garlic, and cook, stirring, for a minute until fragrant. Drain the artichokes, and add the skinned fava beans, the fennel or dill, and the juice of 1 lemon (3 tablespoons) and the remaining olive oil. Add enough water to just cover everything, and salt to taste. Bring to a simmer. Cover and simmer 20 to 30 minutes until the vegetables are tender and the broth fragrant.
  • Turn the heat to high, and reduce the liquid in the pan by about a third. Stir in a generous amount of freshly ground pepper. Taste and adjust salt. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 439, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 77 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 35 grams, Protein 29 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 1351 milligrams, Sugar 25 grams

Nauman Shahid
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I made this stew for my family and they loved it! The artichokes and fava beans were cooked perfectly and the broth was flavorful and aromatic. I will definitely be making this again.


Arturo Romero
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This is one of my favorite recipes. It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Itila Sharon
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my stew turned out bland and watery. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Rhamtallah Chandio
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. The artichokes and fava beans are so tender and the broth is so flavorful.


Iyabo
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I love this stew! It's so flavorful and satisfying. I always make a big batch so I can have leftovers for lunch the next day.


Wesley Woehler
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This stew is a great way to use up leftover artichokes and fava beans. It's also a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


ack_ 1012
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Meh.


Muhammad Ahmed Rajput
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The artichokes and fava beans were tender and flavorful, and the broth was rich and savory. I will definitely make this again.


Jarred Alford
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's healthy and delicious too.


John Oliba
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I made this stew for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The flavors were amazing and the artichokes and fava beans were cooked perfectly.


Fahad Bin
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So delicious and so easy to make! I'm definitely going to make this again.


Kanu David momoh
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I'm a bit disappointed with this recipe. The artichokes were tough and the broth was bland. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Ab Rahman
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Easy to follow; great results.


Mae Duffey
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and flavorful meal. I made it for my family and they loved it. The artichokes and fava beans were a great combination.


NAWFAL CRAFT
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I'm not a huge fan of artichokes, but I really enjoyed this stew. The fava beans and the broth were so delicious that I didn't even notice the artichokes.


Hamza Bangash
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This stew was an absolute delight! The artichokes and fava beans were cooked perfectly, and the broth was flavorful and aromatic. I added a bit of extra lemon juice and some fresh thyme, and it was even better!