Fava Bean Hummus

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups dried fava beans
  • 2 cloves of garlic, peeled
  • 3 tablespoons sesame tahini paste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (juice from 1/2 large lemon)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground roasted coriander seed
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

  1. Cover the fava beans in cold water and soak overnight.
  2. Peek the tough, green outer husk of the fava bean off and discard. This is the pain in the neck part.
  3. Put the shelled beans in a pot, cover with water, and salt with about a teaspoon or so of salt. Bring to a boil, and simmer gently for 15 minutes until the beans are soft and starting to fall apart.
  4. Place the fava beans and all the ingredients except the olive oil into a food processor, and pulse until well blended.
  5. While the food processor is running, slowly add the olive oil in a thin stream until you get a smooth, creamy consistency. Add additional olive oil by the teaspoon if 1/4 cup is not enough for you. Taste and correct for seasonings.
  6. Serve with fresh veggies and pita bread. Keeps for two weeks in the fridge.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

592 kcal 30% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 13g 26% DV
Total Fat 48.9g 63% DV
Carbs 33.5g 12% DV
Fiber 7.4g 26% DV
Sugar 1.8g 4% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9936.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 750.8mg 16% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 20mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 2mg 2% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 290mg 22% DV
Iron 19.7mg 100% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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