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Creamy Fava Bean Delight with Zesty Sauce

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An authentic Mediterranean creation featuring tender fava beans, delicately cooked and chopped with a profound seasoning of caraway and garlic. The balance of rich textures and the refreshing acidity of lemon and olive oil makes this a perfect starter or a light, nourishing meal, accompanied by fresh vegetables and warm pita bread.

Prep
5 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
Medium
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What to know about Creamy Fava Bean Delight with Zesty Sauce

Coarsely chopped fava bean salad with a punchy lemon-garlic dressing and a pinch of caraway that adds a lightly anise-like aroma and a hint of heat— a classic Middle Eastern mezze to serve with warm pita or meats. Vegan, pareve, dairy-free.

Timing
30 min
Serves
4
Dietary notes
Dairy-free, Fish-free, Cooking With Kids, Nut-free

⚠️Before cooking, check ingredient labels and cross-contact risk for your dietary needs.

This is not medical advice. For allergies or dietary restrictions, always confirm with your healthcare provider.

Instructions

Servings:4
  1. 1In a cast iron skillet or saucepan, add the fava beans and 120 ml water.
  2. 2Warm over medium-high heat.
  3. 3Season with kosher salt and cumin.
  4. Step 4: Picture of making a creamy bean delight with a savory sauce

Nutrition

Calories
238
Protein
4.8g
Carbs
27.6g

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Age 3-5

Small helper

  • Mash soft ingredients
  • Wash fruit and vegetables
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Age 6-8

Kitchen explorer

  • Stir a batter
  • Measure simple ingredients
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Chef tips

Prepare the dough or batter ahead and refrigerate overnight — it'll be ready to bake in minutes!

Culinary reasoning

An authentic Mediterranean creation featuring tender fava beans, delicately cooked and chopped with a profound seasoning of caraway and garlic. The balance of rich textures and the refreshing acidity of lemon and olive oil makes this a perfect starter or a light, nourishing meal, accompanied by fresh vegetables and warm pita bread.

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Use a potato masher or fork to mash the fava beans.
  • 5In a mortar and pestle, add the hot peppers and garlic and smash them.
  • 6Add the juice of one lemon and stir to combine.
  • 7Pour the garlic and hot pepper sauce over the fava beans.
  • 8Drizzle generously with extra virgin olive oil.
  • 9Top with chopped parsley, diced tomatoes, and additional hot pepper slices if desired.
  • 10Serve with pita bread, sliced veggies, and olives.

    • Ingredients

    • 2 cans plain fava beans
    • 120 ml water
    • מלח עבה
    • 1/2 to 1 tsp ground cumin
    • 1 to 2 hot peppers, chopped
    • 2 garlic cloves, chopped
    • Juice of 1 large lemon
    • Extra virgin olive oil
    • 1 cup chopped parsley
    • 1 tomato, diced
    • Warm pita bread
    • Sliced tomatoes
    • Sliced cucumbers
    • Green onions
    • Olives

    Nutrition

    Calories
    238
    Protein
    4.8g
    Carbs
    27.6g

    Chef tips

    Prepare the dough or batter ahead and refrigerate overnight — it'll be ready to bake in minutes!

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    Confident cook

    • Read the steps
    • Portion and shape
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    Adults only

    Grown-up task

    • Use heat
    • Handle sharp tools
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    Adult supervision required. Match activities to the child's age and abilities.

    Skills Kids Practice

    • Following instructions
    • Fine motor skills
    • Counting
    • Teamwork

    A good moment to remind kids not to share spoons, to wash hands, and to check ingredients with an adult.

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