**Fava Beans with Yogurt: A Delightful Culinary Journey through the Mediterranean**
Embark on a culinary adventure to the heart of the Mediterranean with our exquisite fava bean recipes. A staple in Mediterranean cuisine, fava beans, also known as broad beans, offer a versatile canvas for culinary creativity. From the classic Greek fava spread, a velvety puree bursting with earthy flavors, to the hearty Italian fave e cicoria, a rustic stew brimming with savory greens and smoky pancetta, our collection promises to tantalize your taste buds. Discover the vibrant Moroccan bissara, a comforting soup infused with aromatic spices and the tangy Turkish fava bean salad, a refreshing medley of flavors. With detailed instructions and step-by-step guidance, these recipes are accessible to home cooks of all skill levels, ensuring a delightful culinary experience.
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FOUL MUDAMMAS (EGYPTIAN FAVA BEANS)
Foul mudammas recipe, made with hearty, creamy fava beans and loaded with flavor from ground cumin, fresh herbs, and a zippy lemon garlic sauce with hot peppers! Don't worry, the sauce is not spicy, but it adds just the right kick. I use a shortcut in this quick fava beans recipe. Serve it with warm pita bread and sliced veggies. Or turn it into a big vegan feast with falafel and sides like tahini, hummus, and roasted cauliflower!
Provided by Suzy Karadsheh
Categories Vegan
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a cast iron skillet or saucepan, add the fava beans and ½ cup water. Warm over medium-high heat. Season with kosher salt and cumin. Use a potato masher or fork to mash the fava beans.
- In a morter and pestle, add the hot peppers and garlic. Smash. Add in juice of one lemon and stir to combine.
- Pour the garlic and hot pepper sauce over the fava beans. Add a generous drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. Top with chopped parsley, diced tomatoes, and a few slices of hot peppers, if you like.
- Serve with pita bread, sliced veggies and olives.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 154 calories, Sugar 9.6 g, Sodium 10.6 mg, Fat 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 22.3 g, Fiber 9 g, Protein 0.9 g, Cholesterol 0 mg
SPICY FAVA BEAN FRITTERS WITH LEMON MINTED YOGURT
Steps:
- These fritters make a delicious snack. They not only taste awesome but they look amazing - dark and crunchy on the outside, bright green and soft inside! They're simple to make, and the spiciness just makes them work. This dish is best made with early season, fresh-as-a-daisy, pastel-green fava beans. Or you can use frozen fava beans - simply defrost them and pinch off the skins.
- Boil any larger white-skinned fava beans for 30 seconds, then drain. When cool, pinch their skins off - they'll taste less bitter if you do this. Now whiz the cilantro and half the mint in a food processor. Season with salt and pepper, and then add the spices, chile, fava beans and lemon zest and whiz until finely chopped (stopping once or twice to scrape the mixture off the sides). Sprinkle in the flour and pulse for a few seconds. Don't add any more flour or the mixture will become too dry.
- Get a large saucepan and pour in the vegetable oil until it's 2 to 3 inches deep. Be careful - keep kids and pets away, and make sure the handle isn't sticking out so you don't accidentally catch it and spill the hot oil. Heat the oil. To check whether it's hot enough for frying, drop in the piece of potato - as soon as it sizzles and floats to the top, you're in business. Remove the potato and discard it.
- Cover a plate with a sheet of waxed paper. Scoop up a small amount of the fava bean mixture and either use your hands or 2 spoons to shape it into little rounds, then put them onto the plate. When they're all done, carefully lower 1of them into the hot oil with a slotted spoon and fry until crispy brown. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on a plate lined with paper towels. When you've got the hang of it, fry the rest of them - they should all fit into the pan at the same time but, if not, simply do in batches.
- For the lemon minted yogurt, squeeze half the lemon juice into the yogurt. Pick and chop the rest of your the leaves and stir them in, adding salt and pepper, to taste. Dress your salad leaves with a squeeze of lemon juice and some olive oil.
- Sprinkle the fritters with salt and serve with the lemon minted yogurt, the dressed salad leaves and some pickled chilies.
Tips:
- Soak the fava beans overnight: This will help to soften them and make them easier to cook.
- Use a pressure cooker to speed up the cooking process: If you're short on time, you can use a pressure cooker to cook the fava beans in about 20 minutes.
- Don't overcook the fava beans: They should be tender but still have a slight bite to them.
- Use fresh herbs and spices: These will help to brighten the flavor of the dish.
- Serve the fava beans with yogurt, olive oil, and lemon juice: This is a classic combination that will help to balance the flavors of the dish.
Conclusion:
Fava beans with yogurt is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is also a good source of protein, fiber, and vitamins. If you are looking for a new and exciting way to enjoy fava beans, this recipe is definitely worth trying.
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