Today, a recipe from Apulia that takes me back in time, fresh broad beans alla poverella. It’s a simple and tasty appetizer or side dish perfect for the spring season when broad beans are in season. The name ‘alla poverella’ comes from the fact that this was once a typical dish of Apulian peasant tables that used simple and inexpensive ingredients. Another Apulian dish you absolutely must not miss is Broad Beans and Chicory. Despite its simplicity, broad beans alla poverella is a dish rich in flavor and nourishment that represents the Apulian culinary tradition. A fundamental aspect of this dish is letting the beans rest in the fridge once seasoned, before enjoying them, so they absorb all the flavors of the dressing.
- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Very Economical
- Rest time: 2 Hours
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 4
- Cooking methods: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Spring
- Energy 410.85 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 23.79 (g) of which sugars 4.38 (g)
- Proteins 12.56 (g)
- Fat 29.18 (g) of which saturated 5.87 (g)of which unsaturated 0.77 (g)
- Fibers 7.44 (g)
- Sodium 976.29 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 100 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 1.1 lbs broad beans (fresh)
- q.b. salt
- 8 mint (leaves)
- 1 chili pepper
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 lemon (juice)
- 6 tbsps extra virgin olive oil
- 3.5 oz breadcrumbs
- 5 tbsps pecorino
Tools
- Garlic Press
Steps
Remove the pod from the broad beans
Boil the broad beans in salted boiling water for 10 minutes
Drain well and set aside.
Break the mint leaves into a bowl
Cut the chili pepper into pieces
Chop the garlic
Add the juice of a lemon
Extra virgin olive oil
Mix everything well.
At this point, add the boiled broad beans, which will have cooled by now
Add the breadcrumbs
and the cheese.
Mix well and leave in the fridge for two hours before enjoying.
