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Bessara (Moroccan Fava Bean Purée)
Photo: Mike Kenneally

Bessara (Moroccan Fava Bean Purée)

8 ingredients 16 steps 2 wikibooks
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

143
Calories
1g
Protein
14g
Fat
6g
Carbs

Counts 5 of 7 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 5 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Lemon juice of 1 lemon (48ml) 12
Cumin 1 tsp ground (2.1g) 8
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Bean not in our table 0
Water not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • Dried split fava beans
  • Garlic
  • Paprika
  • Ground cumin
  • Olive oil
  • Water
  • Lemon juice
  • Salt

Directions

1

Place the fava beans in a bowl and cover with several inches of cold water. Allow the beans to soak for 8–12 hours. Drain the beans.

2

Add the drained beans to a pot with garlic, paprika, cumin, and olive oil. Cover with water.

3

Bring the beans to a boil , then lower the heat and let them simmer , partially covered, until they become tender, which usually takes about an hour

4

Once cooked, drain the beans using a strainer positioned over a bowl, saving the cooking liquids for later use.

5

Using either an immersion blender , blender, or food processor , purée the beans until smooth. Add the reserved broth as needed to reach your desired thickness.

6

Incorporate the lemon juice, then taste the mixture. Adjust the salt according to your preference, while considering that additional flavors from condiments will be added when serving.

7

When it's time to serve, gently reheat the purée over medium-low heat. Serve the bessara either as a dip or soup, accompanied by olive oil, cumin, salt, and the option of cayenne pepper or harissa on the side as condiments.

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Recipe sourced from wikibooks

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