Ingredients
1 (15.5 oz) can fava beans
2 garlic cloves, minced
1⁄4 cup tahini
1⁄3 cup lemon juice
2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
Salt
2 Tbsp chopped fresh dill
Directions
1. Pulse fava beans in a food processor until beans are puréed. Add garlic, tahini, lemon juice, and oil. If mixture is too thick, add 1 tablespoon of water at a time to loosen it.
2. Transfer mixture to a bowl. Season to taste with salt. Gently stir in dill.
3. Serve with pita bread; crackers; or raw sliced carrots, celery, and red bell peppers.
Notes
If you use frozen or fresh (cooked) fava beans in place of the canned, be sure to de-shell and peel them first for a smoother texture. If you can’t find canned fava beans, you can substitute canned butter beans (also known as lima beans). The darker, thicker, unhulled brands of tahini can be bitter. If you want a milder tahini flavor, look for thinner, paler hulled tahini for this recipe.
