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Fava and Green Bean Salad with Pears

Fava and Green Bean Salad with Pears

and Sunflower Seeds
40 min., ready in 1 hr 10 min.
Time:
236
calories
Calories:
Health Score:
90 / 100
Ingredientsfor  
Ingredients
7 ozs Fava bean (frozen)
7 ozs Green beans
salt
½ bunch Chives
1 Tbsp Pear syrup
2 Tbsps balsamic vinegar
peppers
1 Tbsp Walnut oil
2 tsps Sunflower seed
1 ripe Pear (about 6 oz)
How healthy are the main ingredients?
Green beansSunflower seedChivesWalnut oilsaltPear
Preparation
1.
Fava and Green Bean Salad with Pears preparation step 1

Thaw fava beans in warm water.

2.
Fava and Green Bean Salad with Pears preparation step 2

Meanwhile, rinse green beans and cut in half or thirds depending on the size.

3.
Fava and Green Bean Salad with Pears preparation step 3

Blanch green beans in a pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 10 minutes.

4.
Fava and Green Bean Salad with Pears preparation step 4

Remove green beans with a slotted spoon, rinse in cold water and drain. Cook the fava beans for 2-3 minutes in the same pot, drain and rinse.

5.
Fava and Green Bean Salad with Pears preparation step 5

Peel fava beans and let cool in a bowl with the green beans. 

6.
Fava and Green Bean Salad with Pears preparation step 6

Meanwhile, rinse chives and shake dry. Set some chives aside for garnish. Cut the rest into rings and add to the beans.

7.
Fava and Green Bean Salad with Pears preparation step 7

Whisk together pear juice and balsamic vinegar in a small bowl.

8.
Fava and Green Bean Salad with Pears preparation step 8

Season dressing with salt and pepper, then beat in the walnut oil. Mix the dressing with the beans and let marinate for 10 minutes.

9.
Fava and Green Bean Salad with Pears preparation step 9

Meanwhile, toast the sunflower seeds until golden brown in a dry skillet and let cool.

10.
Fava and Green Bean Salad with Pears preparation step 10

Peel the pears, cut into quarters, core and cut into slices. Mix pear and sunflower seeds with the bean salad. Garnish with chives and serve.

Nutritional values
1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie236 cal.(11 %)
Protein11 g(11 %)
Fat8 g(7 %)
Carbohydrates29 g(19 %)
Sugar added4 g(16 %)
Roughage8.5 g(28 %)
Healthy, because

Healthy, because

Studies show that beans are great for the heart. Just 130 grams of beans per day has been shown to reduce cholesterol levels in some people.

Even smarter

Even smarter

Fresh beans taste gereat in this dish!

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