Our favorite faves, together! The green one from peas that fills us with essential nutrients, with the admittedly tastier, yellow one from lathuri! A feast of flavors, vitamins and colors, on our plate!
The green one is called simply "green fava beans" in the city and "pea puree" in France. The yellow one is only called "fava" as in Latin "faba" is called the bean and indeed its yellow form comes from a type of bean, the lathuri.
Citrus juice (prefer lemon or orange), olive oil and caramelized onions are perfect for this dish! It accompanies the fish excellently, whether it is fried or grilled.
NUTRITIONALS THAT GREEN FAVA HAS
In terms of nutrients, it is rich in magnesium which helps maintain good memory function, and in folic acid. In addition, only 100gr. green beans can supply us with 40% of the required recommended amount of these nutrients:
Potassium: 910 mg,
Iron: 5.4 mg
It is worth mentioning that its high content of proteins make it as the best meat substitute both for fasting periods and for those who follow a generally vegetarian diet. Finally, it has a very low fat content, just 1g for a plate of green fava beans. Thus, it is classified as the ideal food of a healthy diet.
NUTRITIONALS THAT YELLOW BEAN HAS
In terms of nutrients, it is a good source of vitamin B1 (thiamine) which is essential for its proper functioning. of our nervous system and for our metabolism. us,
At the same time, it is rich in iron and helps the oxygenation of our blood. Also, 1/4 of a cup of fava beans, supplies the body, with 10 to 19%, of the necessary recommended amount of copper. This amount helps in the formation of red blood cells, in the prophylaxis of blood vessels and in strengthening the immune system.
In addition, it contains sufficient amounts of phosphorus and magnesium that help maintain bone health. It also contains potassium which helps regulate blood pressure.
Finally, fava beans are also an excellent source of folic acid. About 1 cup of fava beans can supply us with 20% of the required recommended amount of these nutrients. As a result, is significantly supported the function of our immune system and the heart function.Their contribution to both weight management and protection against colon cancer is very important.
HISTORY "FROM GOLD" BEHIND THE PRODUCT
When Aeschylus in his tragedies and Aristophanes in his comedies wanted to talk about an inferior food, they used the word fava! In terms of taste and appearance, however, the corresponding dish of fava beans in Ancient Greece was called ΄΄Etnos ΄΄ and was essentially legume porridge. In fact, there were beans from beans (υKyaminon etnos΄΄), from lentils ("fakion etnos") and of course from lathouri etnos ("wrong etnos"). Many things have changed over the years, peoples and cultures. As fava we now call only the one that comes from lathouri or from pea. And of course, its classification in the collective nutritional consciousness is not only inferior!