Cilantro Fava Bean Salad
This refreshing cilantro fava bean salad combines the vibrant flavors of fresh cilantro with tender fava beans. Perfect as a light lunch or a side dish, it offers a nutritious and delicious way to enjoy legumes.
This recipe is mediterranean style, lunch, scaled for 4 servings, with 15 min prep and 10 min cook.
Prep: 15 min · Cook: 10 min · Total: 25 min · Serves: 4
Quick cooking notes
- Core ingredients include black pepper, garlic, lemon juice, fresh cilantro.
- Follow all 5 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
- Ingredient quantities listed below are for 4 servings.
Ingredients
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 bunch fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 400 g fava beans (shelled)
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- Start by bringing a pot of salted water to a boil and add the shelled fava beans.
- Cook the fava beans for about 5-7 minutes until tender, then drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked fava beans, chopped cilantro, minced garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
- Toss everything together until well mixed and adjust seasoning to taste.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes for enhanced flavors.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 180
- Protein: 9 g
- Fat: 8 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.