Fava Beans

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.

Step: 1

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.

Step: 2

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.

Per Serving: 404 calories; protein 13g; carbohydrates 50.9g; fat 17.8g; sodium 2234.3mg.

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