Louvi (black-eyed beans) with láhana (Swiss chards)
Λουβκιά με τα λάχανα. Άδεια δημοσίευσης: Υπουργείο Γεωργίας.
A simple and very popular recipe and dish, served with olive oil, lemon juice, and accompanied with tomatoes and olives.
Name - Recipe
Φασόλια μαυρομάτικα με σέσκουλα. Black-eyed beans with Swiss chards.
2 cups of louvi (black-eyed beans)
1 bunch of lahana (Swiss chard)
2 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp olive oil
Salt, pepper
Clean and wash the louvi. Then place them in a pot of boiling water and boil them for 5-10 minutes. Wash and cut the lahana into large pieces. Change the water, skim off the foam and add the lahana. Boil the louvi until tender, skimming occasionally. When they are cooked, add salt and lemon juice. Serve with olive oil, lemon and salt, accompany with tomatoes and olives. (MANRE 2009, 16)
Boiling.
You can replace Swiss chards with wild greens. (MANRE 2009, 16).
Functional and symbolic role
Louvi, just like other legumes, can constitute the main meal in our diet, combined with various vegetables and cereals. Rich in vegetable protein, as well as a being a good source of carbohydrates, are part of the Mediterranean diet. (MANRE 2009, 1).
Additional information and bibliography
Ministry of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environment, Department of Agriculture (2009). The cultivation of the louvi, Press and Information Office, Nicosia.
Varvara Yangou
Λουβιά με λάχανα. Άδεια δημοσίευσης: Υπουργείο Γεωργίας.
Λουβιά με λάχανα. Πηγή: Αρχείο Β. Γιάγκου.
Τα λουβιά με λάχανα σερβίρονται με λάδι και λεμόνι και συνοδεύονται με ελιές και κρεμμύδι. Άδεια δημοσίευσης: Υπουργείο Γεωργίας.
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