Fava Bean Cake with Diced Red Peppers and Yogurt

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Total Preparation Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Ingredients: Bean & Legume
Actual Cooking Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Number of Servings: 4
Origin: Mediterranean & Mid-Eastern
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)
Vegetarian
Nutrition Content: Good Source of Calcium
High Fiber
Meal Type: Entree

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Ingredients

2 cups Canned fava beans, drained and rinsed
1 large egg
1 Onion, peeled and diced
1 tsp Minced garlic
1 tbsp Olive oil, plus extra oil for frying
1 tbsp Fresh lemon juice
3 tbsp All-purpose flour
2 tbsp Chopped Italian parsley
1 1/2 cups Plain low-fat or regular yogurt, for garnish
1 Red pepper, seeded and diced, for garnish

Preparation

1. Combine fava beans, egg, onion, garlic, 1 tbsp olive oil, flour, lemon juice and 1 tbsp parsley in food processor. Process until coarsely chopped and well combined.

2. Heat 2 to 3 tbsp oil in large skillet over medium heat. When hot, scoop 1/4 cup bean mixture into oil and repeat until skillet is full. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes on one side, and when firm and slightly brown, turn over to cook other side. Carefully remove from skillet and place on plates. Repeat with remaining bean mixture until mixture is used up.

3. To serve, spoon generous scoops yogurt over each serving and sprinkle with parsley and diced red pepper. Serve immediately.

Cook's Notes

Nutrition Information

Calories: 300 ; Total Fat: 11 g ; Saturated Fat: 2 g ; Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g ; Carbohydrates: 44 g ; Protein: 22 g ; Vitamin A: 2875 IU ; Vitamin C: 120 mg ; Calcium: 464 mg ; Sodium: 381 mg ; Iron: 4 mg ; Fiber: 7 g

Recipe Comments

Commented by: 1babsy

So, I'm assuming the Red Peppers are Bell Peppers??? and not Hot Peppers?? because that would give it an extra pop of flavor.. I think I will try that.

 

Commented by: dhanyaka

I used frozen edamame as a substitute and can't wait for the fresh favas later this spring! Thanks for the great yet easy recipe! Unless the recipe has been edited since the previous 2 comments, I'll have to play the 'RTFA' card: both garlic and onion are listed as ingredients and all ingredients *except* the garnishes (and including flour) are included in the first step of the instructions. Proofreading is helpful when posting, whether recipes or comments. :)

 

Commented by: caranorris

Yes, the instructions left out what to do with the flour. I realized this after making 3 cakes that didn't hold well. I threw some flour into the remaining mixture, stirred it up and the rest of the cakes fried up nicely. The cakes could use a little more flavor - perhaps more garlic and onion and some salt.

 

Commented by: edp

Is the flour used to roll the cakes in before frying?