Fava Beans
Description
This is a delicious and simple Middle Eastern recipe that's quick and easy to make; you can find canned cooked fava beans in many groceries.
Ingredients
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1 teaspoon vegetable oil
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1 onion, chopped
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1 tomato, chopped
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1 tablespoon tomato paste
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1 teaspoon water, if needed
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1 (15 ounce) can fava beans, drained
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1 tablespoon water
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1 tablespoon ground cumin
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1 1/2 teaspoons salt
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1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper
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1 teaspoon ground red pepper
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
Directions
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Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat; add onion. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add chopped tomato and tomato paste; cook until tomatoes are mushy, about 4 minutes. Add 1 teaspoon water, if necessary.
2
Pour fava beans into skillet; mash into a paste. Add 1 tablespoon water, cumin, salt, black pepper, and ground red pepper; stir well. Heat for 1 minute more. Remove from heat; allow to rest for 1 minute. Stir in olive oil and parsley.