Description
A delicious mash of red fava beans and chickpeas, blended with fresh tomatoes, parsley, and spices, perfect as a dip or side.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can Red or brown fava beans (14 fl oz)
- 1 can Chickpeas (14 fl oz)
- ½ tsp Ground cumin (Use more or less to taste)
- Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 Medium tomato (finely diced)
- ¼ cup Fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1–2 Hot peppers (minced, Optional)
- 1 Garlic clove (minced, Optional, use as much garlic as you like)
- 2 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp Lemon juice
- More olive oil and lemon juice to garnish
Instructions
- Boil. To a small pot on medium heat, empty a can of red fava beans and a can of chickpeas (with the liquid). Bring to a boil and simmer on low heat for 5-8 minutes, until fork tender. Season with ground cumin, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Mash. Using the back of a fork or a potato masher, mash about half of the beans. You are looking for a chunky consistency. You might want to add a little water at this point to keep the bean texture slightly runny.
- Make dressing. In a small bowl combine the diced fresh tomatoes, parsley, olive oil, and lemon juice. Season with a little salt.
- Mix in. Mix in half the dressing with the mashed beans and heat through. Taste and adjust the seasoning.
- Dress. Transfer the mashed beans to a serving bowl and top with the remaining dressing. Drizzle with a generous glug of olive oil and a good squeeze of lemon juice. Serve with pita and fresh vegetables.
Notes
- This recipe can be served warm or cold.
- Feel free to adjust the spices according to your taste.
- Consider adding other herbs for variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup