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Cypriot Louvi Salad
A refreshing and nutritious salad made with black-eyed peas, often combined with seasonal vegetables like zucchini or greens, dressed simply with lemon juice and olive oil. Louvi is a staple in Cypriot cuisine, known for its health benefits and versatility.
🧂 Ingredienti
- 300 g Dry black-eyed peas (louvi)
- 1 Medium zucchini, sliced
- 1 Lemon, halved
- 4 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup Fresh parsley, chopped
- to taste Salt
- to taste Freshly ground black pepper (optional)
- 2 Spring onion, sliced (for serving)
👨🍳 Istruzioni
- 1
Rinse the black-eyed peas thoroughly. If time permits, soak them in cold water for an hour or overnight to aid digestion and reduce cooking time.
💡 Consigli Professionali: Soaking is optional for black-eyed peas but can be beneficial. - 2
Place the peas in a pot with about 1.5 liters of water. Squeeze the juice of half a lemon into the water and add the lemon half. Bring to a boil, skimming off any foam.
💡 Consigli Professionali: Adding lemon while boiling helps keep the peas white. - 3
Boil for about 10-15 minutes. Drain and rinse the peas. Refill the pot with fresh water, add the zucchini slices and salt. Continue to boil until the peas are tender and the zucchini is cooked, about 20-25 minutes.
💡 Consigli Professionali: Cooking time may vary depending on the brand of peas and desired tenderness. - 4
Drain the peas and zucchini well. Discard the lemon half.
💡 Consigli Professionali: Ensure excess water is drained to prevent a watery salad. - 5
In a serving bowl, combine the cooked louvi and zucchini. Drizzle generously with extra virgin olive oil and the juice of the remaining lemon half. Season with salt and pepper.
💡 Consigli Professionali: Adjust lemon juice and olive oil to your preference. - 6
Stir in the chopped fresh parsley. Garnish with sliced spring onions.
💡 Consigli Professionali: Serve warm or at room temperature.
💡 Consigli Professionali
- ✓Other vegetables like sliced white cabbage or silverbeet can be used instead of or in addition to zucchini.
- ✓This salad is excellent with crusty bread or pita for dipping.
- ✓For added flavor, consider adding chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, or olives.
✨ Idee per Varianti
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