Greek · soup
Fasolada
Fasolada reads richness 4.4, sweetness 4.4 and umami 3.4 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Greek soup, about 2 hr. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 3.7 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 5.3 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 3.4 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 3.0 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 4.9 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 3.7 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Richness 4.4 · Sweetness 4.4 · Umami 3.4 · Allium 3.2 · Sourness 3.1 · Salinity 3.0 · Fruity 3.0 · Earthy 2.7 · Herbaceous 2.2 · Bitterness 1.8 · Warm Spice 1.6 · Nutty 1.4 · Floral 1.2 · Citrus 1.1 · Heat 0.9
What's in it (10)
- 1 1/2 cups dried white beans
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 stalks celery, sliced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 1 large tomato, diced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley, chopped
- salt to taste
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Time & effort: about 2 hr (20 min active) · effort: medium
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 152.1 kcal, 9 g protein, 1.1 g fat, 26.9 g carbs
Dietary: Vegan — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Soak beans overnight and drain.
- Simmer with onion, celery, carrots, tomato, and bay leaf in fresh water for about 90 minutes until tender.
- Stir in generous olive oil and parsley, season well, and serve with crusty bread.
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.