Bulgur With Fava Beans Recipe Recipe

Name: Bulgur With Fava Beans Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/3 c. bulgur (about 1/2 lb.); 4 c. boiling water; 1/2 c. pine nuts (about 3 ounces); 2 lb fava beans, shelled (about 2 c.), or possibly 2 c. frzn baby lima beans, thawed; 1/2 c. seeded and finely diced tomato; 2 clv garlic, chopped; 1/2 c. minced dates; 1/2 c. fresh lemon juice; 1/2 c. extra virgin olive oil Salt and freshly grnd black pepper; 2 Tbsp. finely minced cilantro

Servings: persons

1 1/3 c. bulgur (about 1/2 lb.)
4 c. boiling water
1/2 c. pine nuts (about 3 ounces)
2 lb fava beans, shelled (about 2 c.), or possibly 2 c. frzn baby lima beans, thawed
1/2 c. seeded and finely diced tomato
2 clv garlic, chopped
1/2 c. minced dates
1/2 c. fresh lemon juice
1/2 c. extra virgin olive oil Salt and freshly grnd black pepper
2 Tbsp. finely minced cilantro

1
Put the bulgur in large mixing bowl and pour the boiling water over.
2
Stir and let stand, uncovered, till the bulgur is soft and chewy, about 30 min.
3
Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
4
Put the pine nuts on a small sheet pan or possibly pie plate and toast for 9 to 10 min, or possibly till golden.
5
Set aside.
6
Cook the fava beans in 1 qt of boiling salted water for 5 min, or possibly till just tender.
7
Drain and run under cold water.
8
When cooled, peel each bean from its shell by tearing off a small piece of peel from the rounded end with your fingernail.
9
Squirt out the bean by pinching the opposite end.
10
Set beans aside.
11
(If using lima beans, blanch them in boiling water till tender, about 2 min.)
12
Drain the bulgur in a fine sieve, pressing lightly to extract as much water as possible.
13
Return to the mixing bowl and stir in the fava beans, tomato, garlic, dates, lemon juice, and oil.
14
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
15
Let stand at room temperature for 1 to 3 hrs to allow the flavors to blend.
16
Stir in the cilantro and pine nuts.

2967

kcal

Calories

293

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/3 c. bulgur (about 1/2 lb.), 4 c. boiling water, 1/2 c. pine nuts (about 3 ounces), 2 lb fava beans, shelled (about 2 c.), or possibly 2 c. frzn baby lima beans, thawed, and more.

Yes, Bulgur With Fava Beans Recipe 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.

Bulgur With Fava Beans Recipe

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