Drain the beans, transfer to a pot with the water and bring to a boil.
ColanderStovePot
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Turn down the heat and simmer 90 minutes, until the beans is completely tender.
⚙ SimmeringStove
💡A gentle simmer, not a boil: a hard boil dries the food out and clouds it, a slow simmer cooks it evenly.
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Add the garlic, cumin, paprika, chili pepper and salt and cook 10 more minutes.
Stove
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Grind the beans In a blender a smooth paste.
⚙ Grinding in a Food ProcessorBlender
💡In a food processor, grind in short pulses and check between pulses: it's easy to go from coarse to paste. (Sesame for tahini, on the other hand, is ground continuously.)
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Transfer to a bowl, pour the olive oil and the lemon juice over it and sprinkle the cilantro.
Serving bowl
345calories
17 gprotein
39 gcarbs
15 gfat
● protein 19%● carbs 44%● fat 37%
Per serving (346 g), of 4 servings
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Fava beans: measured in cup in this recipe: 1 cup = 150 g · 283 kcal per 100 g · More about Fava beans →
Blender· 💡 Workaround, changes the dish: Stick blender (Less smooth, mainly for liquids) · Food processor (Less smooth with liquids)
Stove· 💡 Workaround, changes the dish: Portable hot plate (one weaker burner) · Camping gas stove (One burner, outdoors) · Electric pressure cooker (multicooker) (One pot, no real shallow frying)
Pot· Also works: Deep skillet (sauté pan) (less liquid, faster evaporation)· 💡 Workaround, changes the dish: Wok (For quick cooking)
Bowl· Also works: Pot (None)
Colander· Also works: Lid (a lid held slightly open over the sink, you lose a little) · Slotted spoon (for small amounts)
Serving bowl· Also works: Bowl (None)
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