In Morocco and throughout the Middle East, fava beans are called by their Arabic name, ful. In various parts of the English-speaking world they're also known as broad beans, horse beans, Windsor beans and English beans. Whatever you call them, fava beans are delicious and nutritional. Try them in the Moroccan recipes listed below.
1. Tagine of Lamb and Fava Beans
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This delicious tagine features fava beans in a tangy sauce flavored with ginger and preserved lemons. It's very easy to make. Beef or goat meat can be substituted for the lamb.
2. Tagine of Fava Beans and Artichokes
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Artichoke hearts transform tagine of fava beans into an elegant dish special enough to serve company. Use fresh or frozen artichokes and fava beans.
3. Fava Bean Salad with Olive Oil and Spices
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This easy cooked Fava Bean Salad is usually offered as a side, but it can also be served as a vegetarian main dish. Moroccans typically eat it as a dip with Moroccan bread or as a finger food. Whether or not to remove the fava bean skins is left to the preference of the diner.
4. Fava Beans in Tomato Sauce
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This is a fabulous side dish featuring boiled fava beans which are then simmered in a zesty tomato sauce. It would make an excellent vegetarian main dish as well.
5. Bessara - Fava Bean Dip
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Dried fava beans, garlic, lemon juice and olive oil are used to make a zesty Moroccan dip similar to hummus. Some Moroccans thin the bessara and serve it as a soup.
6. Fava Beans with Salt and Cumin
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Fava beans are loaded with good taste and are high in protein, iron and fiber. This recipe pairs fresh, boiled fava beans with salt and cumin on the side. Very simple, but surprisingly tasty.
7. Couscous with Seven Vegetables
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Fava beans are a popular, optional addition to this classic Couscous with Vegetables Recipe.
