Göktürk Dizdar
27 June 2026 Last updated: 11 September 2026

A classic Aegean meze of dried broad beans boiled with onion and blended until smooth, then topped with olive oil and dill. Served cold, this purée makes a light, elegant starter.

Step by Step

How to make it?

1

Boil the broad beans

30 min

Drain the dried broad beans soaked overnight. Boil in water with the finely chopped onion until soft, skimming off the foam.

2

Blend until smooth

5 min

Drain the cooked beans and onion, then blend with the salt until smooth.

3

Spread on a plate

10 min

Spread the purée evenly on a serving plate and leave to cool.

4

Serve with olive oil and dill

5 min

Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, scatter over finely chopped dill and serve cold.

Reminder

Important: skim off the foam as the broad beans boil, or the purée may develop an astringent taste. Allergens: this recipe contains no common allergens.

#fava (Turkish broad bean purée) #Olive oil dishes #Legumes #Meze (small dishes) #with dill #vegan
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