One of the dishes that many Greeks “respected” in the past, but today “turn up their noses at”, is fava. Nowadays, it is often ordered in the tavern by tourists and famous people, such as Angelina Jolie.
Greeks as a people are proud of their gastronomic traditions. Delicious food – one of the reasons why tourists visit our country. However, there are dishes that Greece is famous for all over the world, but many locals treat them with disdain. One of the dishes that many Greeks often ate in the past is fava.
Fava is a traditional dish of Greek cuisine. The basis is a special type of bean – the scientific name of the bean was Faba vulgaris (Greek Kyamos the common, lafuri). Dried, usually crushed beans are boiled into a porridge, then ground to a puree consistency and served, seasoned with onions, capari (or olives), vinegar and olive oil.
When the famous Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie was in Skafidia (Elis), on the occasion of filming a movie about the life of the incomparable Maria Callas, she asked to try real Greek dishes. Among the variety on the table, fava appeared, and Jolie praised the dish, which she clearly liked.
Fava is high in protein and low in fat, with only one gram of fat per 350 calories! At the same time, it is a natural source of dietary fiber, which helps the digestive system and creates a feeling of satiety, making you feel full.
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