Moroccan Fava Bean and Cumin Dip

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Written by Amy Palanjian, Recipes and Tips by Ross Dobson, Photography by Peter Cassidy

Here’s a straightforward yet tasty dip, perfect served with toasted flat breads as part of a sharing plate. Add an assortment of olives and a bit of cheese and your nibbles are nosh-ready.

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Skill Level

Easy

Active Time

Less than an hour

Cost

$

    Materials

  • 2 c fresh or frozen fava beans
  • 2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
  • ½ t ground cumin
  • 2 T freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • Sea salt to taste
  • ¼ c olive oil
  • 1 T fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped

    Tools

  • Large saucepan
  • Colander
  • Food processor
 
1

Bring a large saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil. Add fava beans and cook for about 5 minutes, or until tender. Rinse under cold water, and drain well.

2

Peel fava beans, discard the tough skins, and put in a food processor with garlic, cumin, and lemon juice. Process until well combined but slightly chunky. Season well with salt, and stir in the oil. Transfer to a serving bowl and sprinkle with parsley. Serve with toasted flat breads.

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