FAVA BEANS IN TAHINI SAUCE

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A delicious recipe I learned from an Egyptian friend. If you don't want a strong garlic taste, feel free to cook the garlic with the onion. You can stuff this mixture into a pita, add a dollop of plain yogurt, and enjoy!

Provided by MYSTICALRIVER

Categories     Side Dish

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 (15 ounce) can fava beans, drained
1 lemon, juiced
⅓ cup tahini
5 cloves garlic, crushed
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in small to medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook onion in oil until softened.
  • Stir in the beans and lemon juice. Next, stir in the tahini until mixture is thick. Then, add the garlic, and cook for a few minutes more. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 241.8 calories, Carbohydrate 22 g, Fat 14.3 g, Fiber 6.3 g, Protein 9.7 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 500.4 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

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