Moroccan Bessara Recipe - Dried Fava Bean Dip or Soup

Name: Moroccan Bessara Recipe - Dried Fava Bean Dip or Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Cuisine: Moroccan
Ingredients: 12 oz. dried split fava beans (about 2.25 cups); ⅓ cup olive oil; 6 to 7 cloves garlic (crushed); 6.5 cups water; 2 tsp paprika; 2 tsp ground cumin; 1.5 tsp salt (or to taste); 1 to 2 tbsp lemon juice (or to taste; optional); salt; cumin; ground cayenne; harissa; olive oil (extra virgin)

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:1h 15min

Bessara (or bissara) is a Moroccan pureed bean dish made from dried fava beans, garlic, olive oil, and Moroccan spices. It's popular both as street food and as a family meal, especially in the north of Morocco.Although traditionally a bit bland, garnishing bessara with cumin, cayenne pepper or harissa, and a generous drizzle of good olive oil quickly elevates the humble dish into tasty comfort food. All can be offered on the side as condiments.Serve the puree on the thick side as a dip or thinned as a soup for breakfast, dinner, or anytime in between.Allow time for overnight soaking of the beans.

Updated at: Thu, 23 Jan 2025 08:07:07 GMT