Moroccan Fava Bean (Broad Bean) Dip or Soup (Bessara)
Bessara, a Moroccan comfort food, is a pureed dip or soup crafted from dried fava beans, garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil.
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Instructions
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Start boiling a generous amount of water for cooking fava beans.
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Soak dried fava beans in a large bowl covered with cold water for 8 hours or overnight.
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Drain the soaked fava beans and peel if necessary.
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Transfer peeled fava beans to a medium pot, cover with water, bring to a boil, then simmer for 1 hour or until tender.
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Drain beans, reserving the cooking liquid.
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In a food processor, combine drained beans, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, 2 tablespoons of reserved liquid, salt, cumin, and paprikas. Process until smooth, adding more reserved liquid to reach desired dip or soup consistency.
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Taste and adjust seasoning.
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Reheat and serve warm, garnished with parsley.