Moroccan Fava Bean Dip with Harissa & Mint (Bessara)

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Moroccan Fava Bean Dip with Harissa & Mint (Bessara)

My take on this classic Bessara, bean dip features the spiced heaven of Harissa and the fresh fragrance of mint. Perfect with breads!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 cans fava beans (12oz cans) (drained - retain liquid)
  • 1 lemon (juice of)
  • ½ cup mint leaves
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp harissa paste
  • ½ tsp cumin
  • salt
  • black pepper

Garnishes

  • ½ cup red onion (thinly sliced)
  • ½ lemon (juice of)
  • extra virgin olive oil
  • paprika
  • mint fresh
  • black pepper

Instructions

  1. Place all ingredients into a food processor with about ½ cup of the fava bean liquid. Blend into a smooth paste.
  2. Toss the red onion with the lemon juice and set aside.Spead out the dip on a platter or shallow bowl then scatter over the onion. Sprinkle with mint, black pepper, paprika and black pepper. Finally, drizzle over more extra virgin olive oil.
  3. Serve with breads to dip and scoop.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 214kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 8g (3%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 21g (32%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Sodium 105mg (4%) Potassium 153mg (3%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 320IU (6%) Vitamin C 26mg (29%) Calcium 34mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 214 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 214kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 8g 3%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 21g 32%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Sodium 105mg 4%
Potassium 153mg 3%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 320IU 6%
Vitamin C 26mg 29%
Calcium 34mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

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

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