2006-07-09 06:05:33 · 6 answers · asked by rythempig 3 in Food & Drink ➔ Vegetarian & Vegan
Bissara (Fresh Fava Bean Dip)
2 pounds fresh fava beans, shelled, peeled if large
3 tb fresh lemon juice
5 tb extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp minced fresh flat-leaf parsley
pita wedges, sliced raw carrots, or crackers for serving
Fill a medium saucepan with water and bring it to a boil. Blanch the beans for 2 or 3 minutes. Drain, reserving 3 tablespoons of the cooking liquid. Peel if the beans are large.
In a blender or food processor, combine half the beans, the reserved liquid and the lemon juice. (Add more liquid if you prefer a thinner dip.) Process, scraping down the sides with a spatula, until the mixture is fairly smooth. Add the remaining beans and the oil, and process until smooth.
Transfer to a serving bowl and stir in the salt and cumin. Sprinkle with the parsley. Serve with pita bread, vegetables, or crackers for dipping.
2006-07-09 06:15:32 · answer #1 · answered by cmhurley64 6 · 1⤊ 3⤋
My favorite thing to do with fresh fava beans is foul moudamas. It's fava beans, garlic, parsley and I can't remember what else. I won't even invite friends over when I have it. To me that's what heaven is, fresh foul mudamas (there are multiple ways to spell it in English).
2006-07-10 07:00:31 · answer #2 · answered by moviegirl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Eat them with a liver and a nice Chianti.
2006-07-09 07:04:49 · answer #3 · answered by howlettlogan 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i would steam them then put them in the fridge when they are cold mix them with a bit of lemon juice olive oil salt and pepper then enjoy
2006-07-09 06:34:01 · answer #4 · answered by cutebraveschick 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
boil them well with a carrot and a half of un peeled lemon, then add some olive oil
2006-07-09 07:50:18 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Eat them with a patient accompanied by a nice chiante...
2006-07-09 06:06:34 · answer #6 · answered by ndtaya 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋