Bissara (Moroccan Fava Bean Puree)
Condiments - Puree -
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INGREDIENTS
- 2 cups large size fava beans, soaked overnight, drained and peeled
- 3 cloves garlic, crushed
- Salt to taste
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 8 cups water
- 5 T lemon juice
- 2 t cumin
- 1 t paprika
- 1/8 t chili powder
- 1/2 cup chopped parsley
METHOD
Place fava beans, garlic, salt, 4 T olive oil and the 8 cups water in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat until beans are tender. Drain, reserving 1 1/2 cups of the water. Place beans with reserved water in a food processor and blend until smooth. Return to saucepan; stir in lemon juice and cumin. Cook for 5 minutes over low heat, stirring a few times, then place on a serving platter. Sprinkle with remaining olive oil evenly over the top; then sprinkle with paprika and chili powder. Garnish with parsley and serve.
posted by Mr Falafel