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Egyptian Mashed Fava Bean Skillet With Lemon Cumin Tahini

Name: Egyptian Mashed Fava Bean Skillet With Lemon Cumin Tahini
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Egyptian
Ingredients: 2 cans canned fava beans, 15 oz each, rinsed and drained; 3 tbsp olive oil; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp ground cumin; 3 tbsp sesame tahini; 3 tbsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed; 1 medium tomato, finely diced; 0.25 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped

A warm, savory Egyptian breakfast staple made with crushed fava beans seasoned with aromatic garlic, toasted cumin, and rich lemon tahini.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 25 min

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Technique to learn

Emulsified Tahini Sauce

Blending sesame paste with citrus juice and water to transform thick paste into a smooth, creamy pourable dressing.

Instructions

Step 1: Combine rinsed fava beans and 0.5 cup water in a medium saucepan; simmer over medium heat for 5 minutes until soft.
Step 2: Mash two-thirds of the beans using a potato masher until creamy yet coarse.
In a small bowl, whisk together sesame tahini, lemon juice, 2 tablespoons of warm water, and a pinch of salt until smooth.

Step 4: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and saute minced garlic and ground cumin for 1 minute until aromatic.

Step 5: Fold warm mashed fava beans into the garlic oil skillet and remove from heat.

Step 6: Drizzle lemon tahini dressing over warm beans and top with diced tomatoes, chopped parsley, and extra olive oil.

Cooking tips

Whisking warm water into tahini prevents it from seizing when mixed with lemon juice.
Serve with warm pita bread for dipping.
Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Egyptian; regional versions vary.
Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.

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