Baby fava bean hummus

Ingredients

• 400 g cooked and peeled baby fava beans
• 100 ml soy milk (or water)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ¼ teaspoon cumin
• 1 garlic clove, germ removed
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons light tahini
• A pinch of salt (to taste)

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Instructions

1. If the fava beans don't come already cooked, boil them for about 5 minutes, rinse them in cold water and peel them.
2. Blend the fava beans, soy milk, oil, cumin, garlic, lemon juice, tahini and salt for 3-4 minutes, until smooth, spreadable and with no bits.
3. Serve with a drizzle of olive oil, sweet or smoked paprika, a few cooked chickpeas or bread on the side. It keeps for 4-5 days in the fridge in a tightly sealed container.
4. You can also make it with half chickpeas and half fava beans.

Nutrition facts

Approximate, per serving (about 102 g). Calculated with data from USDA FoodData Central.