BISSARA (FAVA BEAN PUREE)

Bissara (Fava Bean Puree) image

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 12

Servings 4-6
Units US
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans fava beans
2 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped
1⁄4 cup vegetable broth or 1⁄4 cup water
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1⁄4-1 1⁄2 teaspoons cumin
1 1⁄4 teaspoons paprika (I like smoked best)
1⁄4-3⁄4 teaspoon cayenne
1⁄2 teaspoon salt (optional)
4 -6 tablespoons olive oil (optional)
1 lemon, cut into wedges

Steps:

Thoroughly rinse and drain the fava beans.
In a large skillet heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.
Add garlic and sauté for a minute. Add fava beans, vegetable broth,
¼ teaspoon of paprika, ½ teaspoon cumin, ¼ teaspoon of cayenne.
Cook three to five minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beans are
warmed. Begin to mash the beans by hand or with a masher. You are looking for a consistency that is not solid but thick enough to be
scooped up using bread. If it seems too thick, thin with additional
broth or water.
Mix remaining spices together and reserve.
To serve, place Bissara into a shallow soup bowl or dessrt plate with
a high lip. Sprinkle ¼ of the mixed spices. Drizzle additional oil on
top. Serve with lemon wedges on the side.
Serve warm or hot.