Fresh Fava Bean Dip Recipe

Name: Fresh Fava Bean Dip
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lb (910g) broad/fava beans, shelled (about 2 cups shelled beans); 1/2 tsp kosher or sea salt; 1 large clove garlic; 1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper; 1/4 tsp sugar; 2 tsp minced fresh thyme leaves; 4 tbsp (60ml) extra virgin olive oil; 1 1/2 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 1 tbsp water; Bruschetta, crostini, baked pita chips, baked wanton crisps, slices of fresh baguette

Servings: persons

2 lb (910g) broad/fava beans, shelled (about 2 cups shelled beans)
1/2 tsp kosher or sea salt
1 large clove garlic
1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper
1/4 tsp sugar
2 tsp minced fresh thyme leaves
4 tbsp (60ml) extra virgin olive oil
1 1/2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp water
Bruschetta, crostini, baked pita chips, baked wanton crisps, slices of fresh baguette

1
Fill a 3-qt (3-L) saucepan two-thirds full of water and bring to a boil over high heat.
2
Add the fava/broad beans and 1 tsp of the salt, and cook until bright green and tender, 4 minutes.
3
Drain in a colander, then rinse under cold water until cool.
4
Using your finger-tips, slip the beans from their tough skins, discarding the skins.
5
In the workbowl of a food processor fitted with the metal blade, process the garlic, the remaining 1/2 tsp of salt, the pepper, and sugar until the garlic is finely minced.
6
Add the beans and thy me and process until the beans are finely chopped.
7
Add the olive oil, lemon juice, and water and process until the mixture forms a coarse puree.
8
Transfer to a serving bowl, cover, and set aside at room temperature for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
9
Serve at room temperature.

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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: 2 lb (910g) broad/fava beans, shelled (about 2 cups shelled beans), 1/2 tsp kosher or sea salt, 1 large clove garlic, 1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper, and more.

Yes, Fresh Fava Bean Dip falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Fresh Fava Bean Dip

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