Spring Broad Beans in Yoghurt
Celebrate the flavors of spring with this vibrant and refreshing recipe for **Spring Broad Beans in Yoghurt**. Featuring tender, blanched broad beans coated in a creamy blend of Greek yoghurt, zesty lemon juice, fragrant dill, and a hint of garlic, this dish is a perfect balance of freshness and richness. The quick blanching process preserves the beans' vivid green color and tender texture, while optional pomegranate seeds add a burst of sweetness and visual appeal. Ready in just 15 minutes, this versatile dish can be served as a light appetizer, a colorful side dish, or even a chilled snack. Bursting with seasonal ingredients and Mediterranean flavors, it’s the epitome of healthy, simple, and delicious spring cuisine.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 g fresh broad beans (shelled)
- 200 g plain Greek yoghurt
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh dill (chopped)
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp optional: pomegranate seeds for garnish
Instructions
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add a pinch of salt.
Add the shelled broad beans to the boiling water and blanch for 3-4 minutes, until tender but still vibrant green.
Drain the broad beans and immediately transfer them into a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Let them cool for 1-2 minutes.
Gently peel the outer skins from the broad beans to reveal the bright green kernels. Set them aside.
In a mixing bowl, combine the Greek yoghurt, olive oil, chopped dill, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Stir until smooth and well combined.
Add the peeled broad beans to the yoghurt mixture and gently fold until the beans are evenly coated.
Transfer the mixture to a serving dish and garnish with additional chopped dill and optional pomegranate seeds for a burst of color and sweetness.
Serve immediately as a side dish or chill in the fridge for 20-30 minutes for a cool and refreshing appetizer.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
828 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 31.2 g | 40% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.7 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 10 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 1380 mg | 60% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 92.3 g | 34% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.3 g | 101% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.3 g | ||
| Protein | 58.8 g | 118% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 417 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 8.1 mg | 45% | |
| Potassium | 2040 mg | 43% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
