Moroccan Fava Beans with Charmoula Recipe - CookingWithAlia - Episode 149

fava beans

🥗Healthier: edamame

💰Cheaper: canned peas

Edamame provides a similar texture and flavor, while canned peas are more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, while vegetable oil is less expensive.

Peel the fava beans by removing the tip and splitting them in two to extract the beans.

After peeling, you will have about one-third of the initial weight of the fava beans.

Cook the fava beans on medium heat by pouring olive oil into the pan.

Add 1/4 cup of water to the pan and mix until bubbling.

Add the fava beans to the pan and mix them a little.

Pour in the crushed garlic and add the chopped cilantro.

Add the spices: salt, paprika, and cumin; mix continuously until homogeneous.

Add enough water to completely cover the fava beans.

Cover the pan and let the fava beans cook on medium heat for 50 minutes.

After 50 minutes, check the water level; if reduced, cut the tomato in half and grate it, discarding the skin.

Add the grated tomato to the pan and mix everything well.

Let the fava beans cook for an additional 3 to 4 minutes covered.

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