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A meze made with fava beans, dill and typically olive oil, providing fiber and plant protein.
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Dill fava bean purée (150 g) has 209 calories. That works out to 139 calories per 100 g. It contains 24.3 g of carbs, 7.8 g of protein, 9.3 g of fat and 8.4 g of fiber. Its 0.3 mg of Copper covers 33% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 35 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 150 g
209
KCAL / 150G
Carbs
24.3g
· 9% DV
Protein
7.8g
· 16% DV
Fat
9.3g
· 12% DV
Fiber
8.4g
· 30% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 46% · Protein 15% · Fat 39%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 209 kcal | |
| Total fat | 9.3 g | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 1.27 g | 6% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 375 mg | 16% |
| Total carbohydrate | 24.3 g | 9% |
| Fiber | 8.4 g | 30% |
| Protein | 7.8 g | 16% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 serving (medium) | 150 g | 209 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (medium) | 18 g | 25 kcal |
| 1 ounce (medium) | 28.4 g | 39 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (medium) | 36 g | 50 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 139 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 100 g | 139 kcal |
| ½ cup (small) | 110 g | 153 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 200 g | 278 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 220 g | 306 kcal |
Calculated from 139 calories per 100 g.
Dill fava bean purée is a chilled Turkish meze made by cooking dried fava beans until soft, then blending them with olive oil and dill. It is often allowed to set before serving, sometimes sliced and finished with lemon or more olive oil.
Cook dried fava beans until they break down easily, then blend or mash them with olive oil and seasoning. Stir in chopped dill, spread the mixture in a dish, and chill it until firm enough to serve.
Traditional dill fava bean purée is usually made with dried, split fava beans, which cook down into a smooth, sliceable mixture. Fresh fava beans can be used for a different-style purée, but its flavor and texture will not be quite the same.
Serve dill fava bean purée chilled, with a drizzle of olive oil and a little lemon or fresh dill. It works as part of a meze spread with bread, olives, and other small dishes, or alongside a fish meal.
Dill fava bean purée is often runny because the beans were cooked with too much liquid or the mixture was not reduced enough. Simmer it until thick before chilling; cooling helps it set, but cannot fully correct a very watery purée.
Yes, you can make dill fava bean purée with a potato masher or by pressing the fully cooked beans through a sieve. The result may be less silky, so cook the beans until very soft and mash them while still warm.
Yes, dill fava bean purée can be frozen in an airtight container, though thawing may make it slightly watery or grainy. Thaw it in the refrigerator and stir it well before serving; fresh dill can be added afterward for a brighter flavor.
Dill fava bean purée keeps for a few days in a covered container in the refrigerator. Covering it also prevents the surface from drying out and keeps it from absorbing other food odors.
Dill fava bean purée is made from fava beans and is commonly chilled until it can be served in slices. Hummus is made from chickpeas and typically gets its characteristic flavor from tahini, lemon, and garlic.
Yes, dill fava bean purée provides plant protein and fiber from the fava beans. It can fit well into a meal as a meze; the amount of olive oil and the foods served alongside it affect the overall balance.
Vitamins
Folate
90µg · 23% DV
Vitamin K
22.5µg · 19% DV
B1
0.22mg · 18% DV
Vitamin E
1.8mg · 12% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.3mg · 33% DV
Manganese
0.6mg · 26% DV
Phosphorus
135mg · 19% DV
Sodium
375mg · 16% DV
Potassium ⭐
405mg · 12% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Dill fava bean purée is a Turkish meze, especially associated with Aegean cooking. It is usually made by simmering dried fava beans until tender, then mashing or blending them with olive oil and dill. Once chilled, it firms up enough to serve in slices or spoon onto a plate.
Its smooth, creamy texture and earthy bean flavour are lifted by the fresh, herbal taste of dill. In Turkey it is commonly served as part of a spread of cold meze, often with lemon and bread; it also works alongside grilled vegetables or fish. It provides plant protein and fibre, with 5.6 g of fibre per 100 g. For a lighter serving, go easy on the oil added at the table.
Medium
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
High
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 2
Minimally Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
No known major allergens
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
1.27g
MONOUNSATURATED
6.6g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.98g
Omega 6:3 ratio 10.4:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (10.4:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.