BIGILLA - A TRADITIONAL MALTESE DISH

broad beans

🥗Healthier: edamame

💰Cheaper: canned white beans

Canned white beans are more accessible and affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is often cheaper and has a neutral flavor.

capers

🥗Healthier: green olives

💰Cheaper: pickles

Pickles are a more affordable briny alternative.

Soak broad beans overnight in water.

Drain and rinse the soaked beans.

Boil the beans in fresh water until tender, about 30-40 minutes.

Drain the beans and let them cool slightly.

In a food processor, combine the beans, garlic, and lemon juice.

Blend until smooth, adding olive oil gradually until creamy.

Season with salt, black pepper, cumin, and chili flakes.

Pulse in chopped parsley and capers for flavor.

Transfer to a serving bowl and drizzle with olive oil.

Serve with crusty bread or crackers.

Cooking Techniques

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