Name: Artichoke, Carrot, and Fresh Fava Bean Stew (Aginares ke Koukia Ladera)
Yield: Serves 4
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 1 pound fresh young fava beans in their pods (optional); 6-7 artichokes, about 2½-3 inches in diameter; ½ cup olive oil; 2 medium onions, chopped; 5-6 scallions, chopped; 3 medium carrots, peeled and cut into thick slices; 5-6 dill sprigs, chopped; Freshly ground pepper or minced fresh chili pepper to taste; 1 whole lemon and the juice of 2 lemons; Sea salt

Preparation info

Serves
4

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

The Foods of Greece

By Aglaia Kremezi

Published 1993

About

A typical spring dish, this can be prepared only during the brief period when fresh, tender fava beans and artichokes are plentiful. Carrots, with their sweet taste, are added to all Greek artichoke dishes.

If you can’t find fresh fava beans, you can always make this dish without them and enjoy the delicious, lemony flavor of the artichokes and carrots.