Israeli Stewed Beans Becomes Two Satisfying Dinners

fava beans

🥗Healthier: canned beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Canned beans save time, while pinto beans are more accessible.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Avocado oil offers health benefits, while sunflower oil is budget-friendly.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water

Homemade broth enhances flavor without extra cost.

garlic

🥗Healthier: garlic powder

💰Cheaper: onion powder

Garlic powder is convenient, while onion powder is often less expensive.

Soak fava beans overnight in water.

Drain and rinse the soaked beans.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Add diced tomatoes, carrots, and bell pepper; cook for 5 minutes.

Sprinkle in cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper; stir to combine.

Add soaked beans and enough vegetable broth to cover them.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover the pot.

Simmer for 1-1.5 hours until beans are tender, stirring occasionally.

Add lemon juice and chopped parsley before serving.

Adjust seasoning to taste, if necessary.

Cooking Techniques

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