Egyptian Bessara
By: Club House Kitchens
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Rooted in Egyptian history, bessara is a refreshing, creamy dip – green from the color of fresh herbs and fava beans – layered with the flavours of fresh garlic, McCormick Gourmet™ Organic Ground Coriander and Club House® Ground Cumin, and then topped with flavourful garnish of crispy onions and toasted almonds.
Rooted in Egyptian history, bessara is a refreshing, creamy dip – green from the color of fresh herbs and fava beans – layered with the flavours of fresh garlic, McCormick Gourmet™ Organic Ground Coriander and Club House® Ground Cumin, and then topped with flavourful garnish of crispy onions and toasted almonds.
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Instructions
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to boil. Add fava beans; simmer 2 minutes. Drain well. Cool slightly. Remove beans from pods, discarding pods. Set aside.
- Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of the olive oil in medium skillet on medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until golden brown and crispy. Keep warm until ready to serve.
- Heat 4 tablespoons (60 ml) of the remaining olive oil in large clean skillet on high heat until shimmering. Add garlic, green onion, coriander and cumin; cook and stir until softened, about 2 minutes. Add fava beans; cook and stir just until heated through. Remove from heat. Cool completely.
- Transfer fava bean mixture to blender container. Add cilantro, parsley, dill, water, lemon juice and salt. Cover. Blend on high speed until smooth. Transfer to serving bowl. Drizzle with remaining 4 teaspoons (20 ml) olive oil. Top with crispy onions and toasted almonds. Serve with toasted pita wedges.
- Makes about 4 cups.
