Tunisian Fava Beans Recipes

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TUNISIAN FAVA BEANS



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You can use fresh fava beans for this. Just remove the beans from the pods and then proceed. Peeling the fava beans is time consuming but well worth it! From the cookbook Mediterranean Food of the Sun.

Provided by susie cooks

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

12 ounces frozen fava beans or 12 ounces fresh fava beans
1 tablespoon butter
4 -5 scallions, sliced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon chopped of fresh mint
1/2-1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons olive oil
salt

Steps:

  • Simmer the fava beans in water for 3-4 minutes until tender. Drain and, when cool enough to handle, peel off the outer skin so you are left with the bright green center. Put these aside.
  • Melt the butter in a small pan and gently saute the scallions for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the fava beans and then stir in the cilantro, mint, cumin and a pinch of salt.
  • Stir in the olive oil and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 144.9, Fat 5.6, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 27.8, Carbohydrate 18, Fiber 5, Sugar 1.9, Protein 6.8

FAVA BEANS



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This is a delicious and simple Middle Eastern dish that's very easy to make. You can get a can of cooked fava beans in any Middle Eastern store. Serve with pita bread.

Provided by lalyahya

Categories     Side Dish

Time 23m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
1 tomato, chopped
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 teaspoon water, if needed
1 (15 ounce) can fava beans, drained
1 tablespoon water
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 ½ teaspoons ground black pepper
1 teaspoon ground red pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley

Steps:

  • Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat; add onion. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add chopped tomato and tomato paste; cook until tomatoes are mushy, about 4 minutes. Add 1 teaspoon water, if necessary.
  • Pour fava beans into skillet; mash into a paste. Add 1 tablespoon water, cumin, salt, black pepper, and ground red pepper; stir well. Heat for 1 minute more. Remove from heat; allow to rest for 1 minute. Stir in olive oil and parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 404.3 calories, Carbohydrate 50.9 g, Fat 17.8 g, Fiber 12.4 g, Protein 13 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 2234.3 mg, Sugar 7.9 g

FAVA BEANS IN TAHINI SAUCE



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A delicious recipe I learned from an Egyptian friend. If you don't want a strong garlic taste, feel free to cook the garlic with the onion. You can stuff this mixture into a pita, add a dollop of plain yogurt, and enjoy!

Provided by MYSTICALRIVER

Categories     Side Dish

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 (15 ounce) can fava beans, drained
1 lemon, juiced
⅓ cup tahini
5 cloves garlic, crushed
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in small to medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook onion in oil until softened.
  • Stir in the beans and lemon juice. Next, stir in the tahini until mixture is thick. Then, add the garlic, and cook for a few minutes more. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 241.8 calories, Carbohydrate 22 g, Fat 14.3 g, Fiber 6.3 g, Protein 9.7 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 500.4 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

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