Greek Fava with Grilled Squid
Fava is the Greek word for bean puree, almost exclusively made with yellow split peas--here it's served with grilled squid, but the simplest and most traditional is raw onion, olive oil and lemon juice; in Santorini it is topped with stewed capers and onions, a combination referred to as “married” fava in Greek. For a vegetarian topping, try a combination of arugula and caramelized onions.
Source: EatingWell Magazine, September/October 2008
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Equipment: Three 12-inch wooden or metal skewers
Ingredient note: Squid, also known as calamari, is sold frozen or fresh in the seafood department of the grocery store. Look for it already cleaned, with its cartilage and ink removed; otherwise ask at the fish counter to have it cleaned.
Nutrition Facts
Per Serving:
211 calories; protein 14.4g; carbohydrates 19.2g; dietary fiber 7.6g; sugars 1.8g; fat 8.3g; saturated fat 1.2g; cholesterol 132.1mg; vitamin a iu 125.1IU; vitamin c 7.8mg; folate 8mcg; calcium 28.5mg; iron 1mg; magnesium 21mg; potassium 170mg; sodium 530.7mg.
Exchanges:
1 starch, 1 1/2 lean meat, 1 1/2 fat