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Tahini-Simmered Fava Beans
Tahini-Simmered Fava Beans brings tender fava beans together with a creamy, lemon-bright tahini and garlic sauce, rounded by sweet sautéed onions. It’s rich, nutty, and tangy, perfect tucked into warm pitas or served as a hearty dip with a spoonful of yogurt. Great for a quick weeknight dinner or a satisfying snack to share.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Heat olive oil in a small to medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook the onion in the oil until softened.
- 2
Stir in the beans and lemon juice. Then stir in the tahini until the mixture is thick. Add the garlic and cook for a few more minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Calories 182.71 kcal Moderate
- Protein 4.01 g Low Source
- Carbs 10.15 g Moderate
- Total Fat 14.28 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 1.83 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source
- Sodium 5.38 mg Low Source
- Fiber 3.51 g Moderate
- Sugar 0.95 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 105.97 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.91 mg Moderate
- Potassium 82.03 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 11.76 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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