EGYPTIAN FAVA BEAN SALAD (BAGULA)

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From Saveur.com via Aladdin's Castle Cafe in Portland, OR. If you cannot find fava beans, use black eyed peas. Slightly adapted recipe.

Provided by C G

Categories     Other Salads

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb small dried fava beans, soaked overnight
1/4 c extra virgin olive oil
3 Tbsp fresh flat leaf parsley, minced
3 Tbsp fresh dill, minced
1 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/8 tsp ground cardamom
1 fresh bay leaf, bruised
2-4 clove garlic, finely minced
large lemon, juice of
salt, to taste
cracked black pepper, to taste
1/4 tsp nigella seeds, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. If using DRIED beans: Drain beans and place in a 4-qt. saucepan, cover with water by 2″, and bring to a boil over high heat; reduce heat to medium-low, and cook, covered and stirring occasionally, until tender, about 50 minutes. Note: You can also cook the beans in a crock pot or pressure cooker.
  • 2. If using CANNED beans: Rinse beans well in a strainer. Set aside to drain.
  • 3. Drain beans, and transfer to a bowl; add olive oil, parsley, dill, cumin, cinnamon, cardamom, bay leaf, garlic, lemon juice, salt and pepper; let sit for 30 minutes to meld flavors before serving. Best flavor @ room temperature.

EDMUND Is The Brand
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This salad is a 5 out of 5 stars!


Franklin CA
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I'm giving this salad a 3 out of 5 stars.


James Wilburn
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This salad was a waste of time and ingredients.


Tereble One
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I would not recommend this salad.


Nadir Menezla
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I'm not sure I would make this salad again. It was just okay.


Ayenacew Kassahun
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I would definitely make this salad again.


Ivandra Klein
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This salad is a snap to put together, and it's also very affordable.


Hellen Ochieng
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This salad is a great source of protein and fiber.


Atedez
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I love the crunchy texture of the fava beans in this salad.


Tajo Miah
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Ruma Akther
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Overall, I thought this salad was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


Hidayat Hidayat
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The fava beans were a bit tough, even after cooking them for the recommended time.


xFunnih
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I found that this salad was a bit too tangy for my taste. I would recommend using less lemon juice.


Asriel Guadarrama
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This salad is a great make-ahead dish. It's even better the next day.


Malang Bacha
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I love the addition of fresh herbs in this salad. They really brighten up the dish.


cheeseheadweirdo
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover fava beans. It's also a healthy and refreshing side dish.


Tamica Malondah
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I'm not usually a fan of fava beans, but this salad changed my mind. The beans were perfectly cooked and the dressing was flavorful.


Erin Dawn
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This Egyptian fava bean salad was a hit at my last potluck! The combination of flavors was incredible, and the salad was so easy to make.