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Easy Fava Bean Dip Recipe
4.5 from 99 votes

Easy Fava Bean Dip Recipe

Easy Fava Bean Dip blends cooked fava beans with garlic, lemon juice, vinegar, and olive oil into a smooth spread. The dip has a creamy texture balanced by a bright, slightly tangy flavor and is ideal for serving with crusty bread or pita chips as a snack or appetizer. Garnishes like chopped walnuts or smoked paprika enhance its nuttiness and aroma.

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 377 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Ingredients

  • 2 cups fava bean see notes below on how to cook from dried beans, cooked
  • 2 cloves garlic pressed
  • 1/8 tsp salt sea salt
  • lemon juice of one
  • 1/2 tsp white wine vinegar
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • walnut garnishes, chopped walnuts, or smoked paprika, or quality olive oil
  • smoked paprika
  • olive oil

Instructions

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  1. Place the cooked beans, garlic, salt, lemon juice, and vinegar in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until well-combined.
  2. Continue to pulse the machine as you slowly drizzle the olive oil in through the lid opening. Process until smooth.
  3. Transfer to a serving bowl. Garnish as desired and serve with crusty bread or pita chips.

Notes

  • To cook dried fava beans, boil then simmer covered until tender, about 40-45 minutes; remove skins if not already peeled for smoother dip.
  • Store the dip in an airtight container refrigerated for 3-4 days; freeze in a sealed container for 2-3 months, thaw before reheating gently.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 377kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 44g (15%) Protein 20g (40%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g (12%) Monounsaturated Fat 10g (50%) Sodium 83mg (3%) Potassium 803mg (17%) Fiber 19g (76%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 40IU (1%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 80mg (8%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 377

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 377kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 44g 15%
Protein 20g 40%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 10g 50%
Sodium 83mg 3%
Potassium 803mg 17%
Fiber 19g 76%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 40IU 1%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 80mg 8%
Iron 5mg 28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.