sig's Fava Bean Pilaf Recipe

Name: sig's Fava Bean Pilaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 50 ml vegetable oil; 1 onion finely chopped; 2 gloves garlic, finely.chopped or.crushed; 2 tsp each,cumin and coriander seeds ,dry toaated for a few seconds and crushed with,mortar and pestle; 10 cardamon pods; 2 cloves; 2 inch / 5 cm cinnamon stick; 1 tsp turmeric; 225 grams basmati rice , washed in cold water for 20 minutes, drained,; 200 grams frozen or fresh fava ( broad) beans , remove membrane .; 400 ml vegetable stock; 50 grams butter; 4 zucchini, ,cut into 1 inch slices,; 1 pinch each salt and pepper; 6 tsp creme fraiche

Servings: persons

50 ml vegetable oil
1 onion finely chopped
2 gloves garlic, finely.chopped or.crushed
2 tsp each,cumin and coriander seeds ,dry toaated for a few seconds and crushed with,mortar and pestle
10 cardamon pods
2 cloves
2 inch / 5 cm cinnamon stick
1 tsp turmeric
225 grams basmati rice , washed in cold water for 20 minutes, drained,
200 grams frozen or fresh fava ( broad) beans , remove membrane .
400 ml vegetable stock
50 grams butter
4 zucchini, ,cut into 1 inch slices,
1 pinch each salt and pepper
6 tsp creme fraiche

1
fry garlic and.onion in oil for 6-8 minutes until soft
2
add all spices ,cook, stirring for 3 minutes,
3
add beans ,rice.and stock, cover,cook over low heat to simmer for 12-15 minutes until rice is,tender,
4
stir in the butter.
5
meanwhile brush the sliced zucchini from both sides with oil and season,with salt and pepper,add to a hot griddle pan and cook for 3 minutes from each side until slightly charred
6
serve the rice with the zucchini and garnish with creme fraiche
7
for polpettes
8
add a little flour to leftover mixture and blend down for about 30 seconds or so, not to smooth.
9
Form polpettes ( little bitesize portions), first roll in flour then whisked egg , then homemade breadcrumbs that are seasoned with a pinch of salt ,pepper, a little touch of chilli and/or garlic powder, Then fry in oil until heated through and golden brown.Or make burger sized for bigger appetite.

718

kcal

Calories

Fat

123

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 50 ml vegetable oil, 1 onion finely chopped, 2 gloves garlic, finely.chopped or.crushed, 2 tsp each,cumin and coriander seeds ,dry toaated for a few seconds and crushed with,mortar and pestle, and more.

Yes, sig's Fava Bean Pilaf 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.

sig's Fava Bean Pilaf

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