Categories: Dips

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked fava beans
• 2 cloves garlic, pressed
• 1/8 teaspoon sea salt
• Juice of one lemon
• 1/2 teaspoon white wine vinegar
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• Garnishes: chopped walnuts, smoked paprika, walnut or quality olive oil

Directions

1. Place the cooked beans, garlic, salt, lemon juice, and vinegar in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until well-combined.

2. Continue to pulse the machine as you slowly drizzle the olive oil in through the lid opening. Process until smooth.

3. Transfer to a serving bowl. Garnish as desired and serve with crusty bread or pita chips.

4. Notes: To prepare from dried beans, bring 1 cup of dried beans and 3 cups of water to a boil in a large saucepan. Once boiling, turn the heat down to low, cover, and simmer for 40 to 45 minutes until tender.

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