FAVA BEAN DIP
Ingredients:
1 pound fresh fava beans 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 tsp. ground cumin 2 tsp. minced fresh parsley 5 tbsp. boiled and chilled water Sea salt |
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Fill a large saucepan with water and bring it to a boil. Blanch the beans for 5-6 minutes. Drain, chill and shell the beans. In a blender or food processor, combine the beans, water, lemon juice, cumin, parsley, oil, and process until smooth.
Serve with pita bread or sliced raw vegetables.
Tip: If fava beans are not young, they have to be peeled twice: the outer shell and outer skin of each bean.
Serve with pita bread or sliced raw vegetables.
Tip: If fava beans are not young, they have to be peeled twice: the outer shell and outer skin of each bean.