Salad

Fresh Broad Beans with Olive Oil Sauce

Name: Fresh Broad Beans with Olive Oil Sauce
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 500 gram fresh broad beans; 4 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 1 piece lemon juice; 3 clove garlic; 1 dessert spoon salt; 0.5 piece grated orange zest

Duration

35 min

Servings

For 4 People

Difficulty

medium

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Ingredients

Servings:

500 gram fresh broad beans
4 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 piece lemon juice
3 clove garlic
1 dessert spoon salt
0.5 piece grated orange zest

Step-by-Step Preparation

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Wash the fresh broad beans with plenty of water and drain. After cleaning the tips and removing the strings, chop them into pieces approximately 4-5 centimeters long.

Add a amount of water to a large pot and place the steaming rack on top. When the water begins to boil, pour the prepared broad beans into the rack. Cover the pot and steam for approximately 15-20 minutes until the broad beans are tender but have not lost their vibrant green color.

While the broad beans are cooking, prepare the sauce in a deep mixing bowl. Whisk the extra virgin olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, crushed garlic, salt, and fresh orange zest thoroughly until a homogeneous consistency is reached.

Transfer the hot broad beans from the steam into the prepared sauce without delay. Gently toss them to ensure the flavors of the sauce fully penetrate the broad beans along with the heat.

Cover the broad beans with the sauce in a way that no air can enter. After they reach room temperature, place them in the refrigerator and let them rest for at least 3-4 hours for the sauce to be fully absorbed and the flavors to integrate. Serve cold.

Chef's Tips

Steaming the broad beans preserves their nutritional value and vibrant green color much better than boiling them in water.
Adding the sauce while hot makes it easier for the broad beans to absorb the sauce like a sponge and allows the flavor to penetrate deep inside.

Alternative & Optional Ingredients

You can prefer a high-quality apple cider vinegar or grape molasses instead of lemon juice.
If you do not have a steamer, you can also prepare the broad beans by boiling them in a very small amount of salted boiling water for 8-10 minutes without losing their color and draining them immediately.

Gourmet Recommendations

You can layer the acidity with citrus freshness and enrich the aroma profile of the dish by adding a small amount of fresh orange zest to the classic olive oil-lemon-garlic sauce.
You can add a pleasant texture and crunch by topping with a small amount of roasted sesame seeds or slivered almonds before serving.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving

Calories177 kcal

Protein4 g

Carbohydrates11 g

Fat14 g

Fiber 5 g

Sugar 3 g

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Salad

Fresh Broad Beans with Olive Oil Sauce

Duration

35 min

Servings

For 4 People

Difficulty

medium

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