Lebanese Style Fava Bean Pilaf Recipe

Name: Lebanese Style Fava Bean Pilaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 garlic clove; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon lemon juice, fresh; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1/2 small onion, finely chopped; 1/2 lb ground chicken; salt; pepper; 1/2 teaspoon allspice; 2 cups long grain rice; 1/2 cup zucchini, cut in 1/4 inch dice (yellow squash would work as well); 1 cup fresh fava beans, blanched and peeled; 2 1/2 cups chicken stock, hot; 1/2 cup cilantro leaf

Servings: persons

1 garlic clove
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon lemon juice, fresh
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 small onion, finely chopped
1/2 lb ground chicken
salt
pepper
1/2 teaspoon allspice
2 cups long grain rice
1/2 cup zucchini, cut in 1/4 inch dice (yellow squash would work as well)
1 cup fresh fava beans, blanched and peeled
2 1/2 cups chicken stock, hot
1/2 cup cilantro leaf

1
On a cutting board, mash the garlic and 1/2 teaspoon salt together with the side of a knife until a paste forms. Place in a small bowl with the lemon juice and set aside.
2
Heat the oil in a heavy saucepan, then add the onions and saute until they soften.
3
Add the ground chicken and cook on high, breaking up the meat, until the juices start to run out. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and the allspice.
4
Add the rice, squash, beans, and hot stock. Lower the heat, cover, and let simmer for 15 minutes.
5
Turn off the heat.
6
Remove the cover and add the garlic and lemon mixture, stirring to combine.
7
Cover and let rest for another 5 minutes.
8
Place the rice in a serving dish, sprinkle with the cilantro, and serve immediately.

936

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Protein

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* 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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 garlic clove, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, fresh, 1/4 cup olive oil, and more.

Yes, Lebanese Style Fava Bean Pilaf falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Lebanese Style Fava Bean Pilaf

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