Bissara (Fava Bean Dip) Recipe
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 3 1/4 c. frzn fava beans, blanched, and, peeled
- 1/4 c. reserved cooking liquid
- 1 clv garlic, chopped
- 1 x lemon, juice only
- 1/3 c. extra virgin extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tsp grnd cumin, seed, toasted
- 1/4 c. fresh minced parsley
- 1/4 tsp salt freshly cracked black pepper
Directions
- Blanch and remove skins of fava beans.
- Boil the peeled fava beans till tender
- Drain the beans and reserve 1/4 c. liquid.
- In a food processor, combine half the beans, the reserved liquid, garlic and the lemon juice.
- Pulse till the mix is smooth, scraping down the sides, if needed.
- Add in the extra virgin olive oil, and remaining beans and pulse till smooth.
- Add in spices, salt and pepper and pulse.
- Transfer to a serving bowl, add in the parsley and stir.
- Serve with hot pita wedges.
- Yield: 2 c.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 101g | |
| Recipe makes 6 servings | |
| Calories 387 | |
| Calories from Fat 117 | 30% |
| Total Fat 13.32g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat 1.87g | 7% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 109mg | 5% |
| Potassium 888mg | 25% |
| Total Carbs 48.21g | 13% |
| Dietary Fiber 20.6g | 69% |
| Sugars 4.79g | 3% |
| Protein 21.41g | 34% |
