Moroccan Fava Bean (Broad Bean) Dip Recipe - Bessara
"Dried fava beans (ful in Arabic), garlic, lemon juice and olive oil are used to make a tangy Moroccan dip called bessara. Hummus lovers will like this! Although similar to hummus, bessara should be a bit thinner – thin enough to pour from the food processor, but thick enough to scoop up with bread. Adjust the thickness to your own preference. Traditionally bessara is served warm in a heated dish. It may also be thinned enough to eat as a soup. Garnish with any of the suggestions below. The dried beans need to soak overnight in a large bowlful of water. Also see Split Pea Bessara...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 1/2 cups (about 8 oz. or 200 g) dried fava beans
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2 cloves garlic
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1/3 cup olive oil
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1/4 cup lemon juice
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2 tablespoons (or more) reserved cooking liquid
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1 1/2 teaspoons salt
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
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1/2 teaspoon hot paprika or cayenne pepper
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additional cumin, paprika and olive oil, for garnish
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chopped parsley or cilantro, for garnish (optional)
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