{"product_id":"fava-bean-puree-paltsidis-200g","title":"Paltsidis Fava Bean Purée — From Thessaloniki, Ready to Dip (200g)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Greek taverna's most beloved dip, now straight from the fridge.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Greece, \u003cstrong\u003efava bean purée\u003c\/strong\u003e is not a recipe; it is a ritual. A small bowl arrives before you've even ordered, drizzled with olive oil, scattered with raw onion, a squeeze of lemon: the first signal that the meal is about to begin. \u003cstrong\u003ePaltsidis\u003c\/strong\u003e has been making this and other Greek meze classics in \u003cstrong\u003eThessaloniki\u003c\/strong\u003e since 1975, and this ready-to-eat version carries that same kitchen logic, cooked fava beans, lemon, onion, a touch of garlic, nothing you wouldn't add yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe texture is smooth and dense, with a clean, mildly earthy flavour that the lemon lifts gently. It spreads easily on warm pita or flatbread and holds its shape on a meze board. There is no sharp bitterness, no heaviness — just the rounded, satisfying taste that makes fava a staple from Santorini to Thessaloniki. \u003cem\u003eVegan, refrigerated, ready in seconds.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003e7.5g of protein per 100g\u003c\/strong\u003e from Greek fava beans, this is one of the most quietly nutritious dips in the Mediterranean pantry. Legume-based, plant-only, with no artificial colours or flavour enhancers — the kind of product that earns a permanent place in the fridge door without any effort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassic meze opener:\u003c\/strong\u003e serve at room temperature with warm pita, a drizzle of EVOO, and thin rings of raw onion — \u003cem\u003eexactly as it arrives at a Greek taverna\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEveryday protein dip:\u003c\/strong\u003e paired with crudités, crackers, or toasted sourdough for a quick, filling lunch or snack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpread for wraps and flatbreads:\u003c\/strong\u003e use as a base layer instead of hummus — the flavour is more delicate and pairs better with grilled vegetables or feta\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeze board anchor:\u003c\/strong\u003e the neutral, earthy tone of fava balances sharper dips like tirokafteri or taramosalata — a natural companion on any Greek spread\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant-based meal starter:\u003c\/strong\u003e serve warm with a splash of EVOO and lemon as a light first course, \u003cem\u003ethe way it is still done in Cycladic island kitchens\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Paltsidis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54557361373507,"sku":"FAVAPALT200","price":6.67,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0441\/7683\/4722\/files\/paltsidis-fava-bean-puree-from-thessaloniki-ready-to-dip-200g-1604964.png?v=1782122120","url":"https:\/\/www.greekflavours.com\/en-int\/products\/fava-bean-puree-paltsidis-200g","provider":"Greek Flavours","version":"1.0","type":"link"}