Ingredients
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50 gExtra Virgin Olive Oil
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75 gSpanish Onion, thinly sliced
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20 gGarlic, sliced
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500 gFava Beans, shelled
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15 gSea Salt
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3 gGround Cumin
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1 gBlack Pepper
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1,400 gHot Water
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100 gParsley, washed and chopped
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60 gLime Juice
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75 gTahini Paste, raw
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Seeded Crackers, your choice
Preparation
In a stockpot over medium heat, heat oil and sauté onion for 3 minutes; add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add fava beans, and cook for 5 minutes. Then add seasonings.
Add water and simmer for 20 minutes to cook the beans through. Transfer to a blender while the mixture is still hot. Add parsley and lime juice, and purée until smooth. Cool and add tahini paste, adjusting seasonings for taste. Serve with seeded crackers.
Executive Chef Moustafa Refaey Zooba, New York City