Egyptian Style Fava Beans with Garlic & Tomato

fava beans

🥗Healthier: edamame

💰Cheaper: canned chickpeas

Edamame offers a similar texture with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil provides healthy fats while being cost-effective.

fresh parsley

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Spinach adds nutrients and is often more affordable.

red chili flakes

🥗Healthier: fresh chili

💰Cheaper: black pepper

Fresh chili can provide vibrant flavor without extra cost.

Heat a medium skillet over high heat.

Add 2-3 tablespoons of olive oil to the skillet.

Add chopped onion and red chili, sauté until the onion changes color.

Add a pinch of salt while sautéing the onion.

Once the onion is browned, add minced garlic and sauté until golden.

Lower the heat and add chopped tomatoes, cover to keep the garlic aroma.

Cook until the tomatoes are softened and blended.

Add fava beans with their liquid and bring to a boil.

Stir in salt, lemon juice, cumin, and dried coriander.

Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 3-4 minutes until the fava beans absorb the mixture.

If needed, add more fava bean liquid and adjust salt.

Serve warm, garnished with parsley and a drizzle of olive oil.

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