Egyptian · beginner
Egyptian Mashed Fava Bean Skillet With Lemon Cumin Tahini
A warm, savory Egyptian breakfast staple made with crushed fava beans seasoned with aromatic garlic, toasted cumin, and rich lemon tahini.
- PREP TIME
- 10 min
- COOK TIME
- 15 min
- SERVES
- 4
LET’S MAKE IT
Step by step
- 01
Combine rinsed fava beans and 0.5 cup water in a medium saucepan; simmer over medium heat for 5 minutes until soft.
- 02
Mash two-thirds of the beans using a potato masher until creamy yet coarse.
- 03
In a small bowl, whisk together sesame tahini, lemon juice, 2 tablespoons of warm water, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
- 04
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and saute minced garlic and ground cumin for 1 minute until aromatic.
- 05
Fold warm mashed fava beans into the garlic oil skillet and remove from heat.
- 06
Drizzle lemon tahini dressing over warm beans and top with diced tomatoes, chopped parsley, and extra olive oil.
A LITTLE KITCHEN KNOW-HOW
Emulsified Tahini Sauce
Blending sesame paste with citrus juice and water to transform thick paste into a smooth, creamy pourable dressing.
Notes from the kitchen
- Whisking warm water into tahini prevents it from seizing when mixed with lemon juice.
- Serve with warm pita bread for dipping.
- Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Egyptian; regional versions vary.
- Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.
