Fava Bean Cake with Diced Red Peppers and Yogurt
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.