Artichokes with Fava Beans in Olive Oil

(Ic Baklali Enginar)

4 artichokes, peeled, cleaned, see Artichokes with Rice in Olive Oil
4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 small onion, sliced
1/2 tsp sugar
Salt

Filling:
1/2 cup fresh fava beans, shelled, remove the inner skin
4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp sugar
1 tsp lemon juice
Salt

Garnish:
Fresh parsley or fresh dill, chopped
Extra virgin olive oil

Place artichokes, onion, olive oil, sugar and salt in a medium shallow pan. Cover the lid and cook until the artichokes are tender at low heat. Do not open the lid. Let them cool down.

Meanwhile cook the filling ingredients in a small pot with the lid at low heat. Let it cool down first.

Then place artichokes on a service plate. Place the filling on top of the artichokes. Drizzle some olive oil and garnish with dill. Serve Artichokes with Fava Beans in Olive Oil at room temperature.

Meal Ideas:
-Tomato Soup with Flat Green Beans, Turkish Meat Loaf, Talash Borek and Turkish Walnuts Cookies in Syrup.