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Ready In:
30 minutes
Serves: 4
A quick recipe with a special kick! Serve this as a side dish or an appetizer with bread.
What you'll need
Sharp knife
Cutting board
Measuring spoons
Measuring cups
Large skillet
Wooden spoon
Ingredients
Serves 4
1 tablespoon Olive Oil
1 Onion finely chopped
1 clove Garlic large, minced
1 tablespoon Ethiopian Berbere Spice Blend see note below
1 teaspoon Cumin ground
1 Tomato large, chopped
1/2 teaspoon Salt
of Black Pepper ground, to taste
15 ounces Fava Beans canned, washed and drained or 1 1/2 cups Fava Beans cooked
Directions
1.In a skillet, heat oil. Add onion and cook until tender, about 3 minutes.
2.Add garlic, berbere spice, and cumin. Stir and cook for 1 minute.
3.Add tomato, salt, and black pepper. Cook for about 5 minutes.
4.Add fava beans. Stir and cook for about 10 minutes.
5.Serve with crusty bread or injera.
Chef's Tips
- You can replace berbere spice with your favorite chili powder and a pinch of ground cayenne.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 0.50 cup
Serving Per Container 4
| Amount Per Serving | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories 121 | ||
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 4 g | 5% | |
| Saturated Fat 1 g | 5% | |
| Sodium 638 mg | 28% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 17 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber 5 g | 18% | |
| Protein 5 g | ||
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:
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