Broad Bean Puree {biesar} Recipe

Name: Broad Bean Puree {biesar}
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups large dried broad beans, soaked for 24 hours and then skinned; 5 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 4 tablespoons olive oil; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 ½ teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon oregano; ½ teaspoon thyme; ⅛ teaspoon cayenne; ½ teaspoon paprika; 1 tablespoon coriander leaves, to garnish; 1 tablespoon pomegranate seeds, to garnish

Servings: persons

2 cups large dried broad beans, soaked for 24 hours and then skinned
5 garlic cloves, chopped
1 teaspoon ground cumin
4 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon oregano
½ teaspoon thyme
⅛ teaspoon cayenne
½ teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon coriander leaves, to garnish
1 tablespoon pomegranate seeds, to garnish

1
Put the beans, garlic and cumin in a pot.
2
Cover with water and bring to a boil.
3
Cook on medium heat for 50 minutes or until the beans are cooked.
4
Drain, but reserve the water.
5
Put the beans and the remaining ingredients, except the paprika, corriander leaves and pomegranate seeds, in a food processor.
6
Add 1 1/2 cups of the bottom part of the reserved water with the sediment and puree.
7
Place the puree in a pot and heat.
8
Spread on a serving plate.
9
Garnish with corriander leaves and pomegranate seeds.
10
Sprinkle with paprika and serve.
11
Enjoy!

485

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups large dried broad beans, soaked for 24 hours and then skinned, 5 garlic cloves, chopped, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 4 tablespoons olive oil, and more.

Yes, Broad Bean Puree {biesar} falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Broad Bean Puree {biesar}

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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