Fava beans are dense with nutrition. They have no saturated fat or cholesterol and contain a high concentration of thiamin, vitamin K, vitamin B-6, potassium, copper, selenium, zinc and magnesium. They are also an inexpensive source of lean protein.
1container trader joes tahinior regular tahini+lemon juice and water to lighten
Juice of 1/2 lemon
Plenty of sea salt to taste
Dash of garlic powder
Instructions
First, cook fava beans by adding the shelled beans to boiling water and let cook for about 4 minutes. Then remove from saucepan and immediately plunge into the ice water to halt the cooking. Let the beans cool, then peel the outer skin from each of them.
In a food processor large bowl (with handheld immersion blender) combine the fava beans with the rest of the ingredients above. Pulse til smooth and adjust seasoning with salt and lemon juice.