Agginares meh Koukia (Artichokes With Fava Beans)

Name: Agginares meh Koukia (Artichokes With Fava Beans)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 pearl onions, peeled and halved; 8 scallions, white parts and 2 inches of green parts sliced into 1/2-inch pieces; 1/2 cup corn oil; 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more to taste; 8 large artichoke bottoms and stems, outer leaves and choke removed, stems peeled and separated from bottoms; 1 pound dry fava beans, soaked 24 hours in water and peeled; 2 carrots, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch rounds; 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill leaves; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Servings: persons

1
Place the onions and scallions in a very large, deep skillet over medium heat for 2 minutes to remove excess moisture.
2
Add the corn oil and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and continue to cook until onions become just translucent, 3 minutes.
3
Add the artichokes to the pan in an even layer.
4
Add enough water to come of the way up the artichokes.
5
Reduce the heat to a strong simmer, cover and cook for 12 minutes.
6
Turn artichoke pieces over, cover and continue cooking until just barely tender, about 10 minutes more.
7
Add the beans, carrots and 1/2the dill.
8
Add water to the level of the beans and continue cooking, covered, until the beans are tender, about 7 minutes more.
9
Remove from the heat.
10
Gently stir in the lemon juice and season with salt to taste.
11
(Some of the beans will lose shape.)
12
Transfer to a platter, drizzle with the olive oil, garnish with the remaining dill and serve warm.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 pearl onions, peeled and halved, 8 scallions, white parts and 2 inches of green parts sliced into 1/2-inch pieces, 1/2 cup corn oil, 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more to taste, and more.

Yes, Agginares meh Koukia (Artichokes With Fava Beans) falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!