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Category:
Vegetables & Pulses/'Ospria' - Pulses
Rating:
4.50
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Louvi - Black Eyed Beans
You need 1/4 - 1/2 kilo of louvi (black eyed beans), depending on number of people. 1/2 kilo will produce about 5-6 servings but extra servings can be stored in airtight containers in the freezer if you make too much.
Vegetables of your choice (see below) or can be served with fresh tomato and spring onion
Olive oil and lemon juice
It is not necessary to soak the beans overnight but you can if you wish. Soak in a large saucepan with cold water for a few hours or overnight. Remove the water and add fresh cold water to cover, the water line should come about an inch or so above the beans.
Bring to boil and skim off froth, then allow to simmer till semi cooked, make sure you do not forget to reduce the heat or they will stick to the pan! Once the beans are semi cooked replace the water with fresh cold water.
You can leave them plain or add vegetables at this point. If you wish to add vegetables just add them raw and bring the mixed beans and vegetables to the boil then simmer till cooked. You can use a mixture of any or all of the following vegetables, courgettes or white spinach (Swiss Chard) .
The beans are cooked when they soften, you must be careful not to overcook them but also not to under cook them. Just think, you need to have them as you would want to eat them. If they are under cooked they will not taste nice. Make sure the saucepan does not boil dry.
Remove from heat and serve when desired. They can be eaten hot or cold and are best served with olive oil and fresh lemon juice. They can also be cooked with no vegetables and served with fresh tomatoes and onion. Spring onions are lovely with this dish.
This dish is traditionally eaten with fresh bread, Greek bread if possible!
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