Keftedes - patties with broad beans and leek.
Τα ξηρά κουκιά αποτελούν τη βάση της συνταγής. Άδεια δημοσίευσης: Υπουργείο Γεωργίας.
A variation of the keftedes recipe, using broad beans and leek, baked in the oven. Suitable for fasting periods or for vegetarians.
Name - Recipe
Κεφτέδες με κουκιά και πράσα.
1½ glass of beans
4 leeks
1 tbsp olive oil
2 fresh onions
2 cloves of garlic
fresh parsley
salt
Soak the broad beans in water for 12 hours. Drain them, remove the skin and mash them together with the garlic, onions and chopped leeks. Add the chopped parsley, olive oil and mix. With this mixture, which resembles a puree, shape balls, roll them in flour and flatten them. Place them on a baking tray greased with oil. Bake in the oven, in a medium temperature, until golden brown. (MANRE 2008)
Baking in the oven.
Functional and symbolic role
Consumed during fasting periods. Vegetarian dish.
Additional information and bibliography
Ministry of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environment, Department of Agriculture (2008). Legumes and the Mediterranean diet, Press and Information Office, Nicosia.
Varvara Yangou
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