🇩🇿 Couscous with Fava Beans in Pods and Green Peas - Mesfouf Bel Foul W’Ldjelbana

fava beans in pods

🥗Healthier: edamame

💰Cheaper: green peas

Edamame offers similar texture and flavor, while green peas are more accessible.

Snap off the tip at one end of the fava bean pod and pull down to remove the string.

Do the same thing with the other end of the pod.

Cut the fava bean pods into small pieces and place them in a large bowl.

Add about 1 tablespoon salt and water to the bowl and rub the pieces with your hands.

Strain the mixture in a colander in the sink and rinse under running water.

Let the fava beans drain and place them in the top of the steamer.

Add green peas on top of the fava beans and season with salt.

Cover and steam for about 30 minutes or until tender.

Add the cooked couscous to the steamer and let it steam for 15 minutes just to warm up the couscous.

Dump the couscous into a large shallow dish and mix it well.

Add generously olive oil to the couscous and mix again.

Place the couscous in a serving dish and serve it with buttermilk.

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