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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!
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 214 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Condiments
Cuisine:
Moroccan
Ingredients
- 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 & pepper
Garnishes
- ½ cup red onion (thinly sliced)
- ½ lemon (juice of)
- extra virgin olive oil
- paprika
- fresh mint
- black pepper
Instructions
- Place all ingredients into a food processor with about ½ cup of the fava bean liquid. Blend into a smooth paste.
- 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.
- Serve with breads to dip and scoop.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
214kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Sodium
105mg
(4%)
Potassium
153mg
(4%)
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
% 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.