Middle Eastern Fava Bean Stew Recipe

Name: Middle Eastern Fava Bean Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons harissa; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium onion, minced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 4 anchovy fillets (optional); 2 cups butternut squash, peeled and diced; 2 carrots, diced; 1/2 red bell pepper, diced; 1 cup frozen green pea; 1 pinch salt; 2 cups vegetable broth, can use chicken broth; 4 cups fava beans, cooked; 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 bay leaf; 1 teaspoon brown sugar; 3 tablespoons pomegranate molasses; 1 cup flat leaf parsley, chopped; 1/4 cup mint, chopped (optional)

Servings: persons

6 tablespoons harissa
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 anchovy fillets (optional)
2 cups butternut squash, peeled and diced
2 carrots, diced
1/2 red bell pepper, diced
1 cup frozen green pea
1 pinch salt
2 cups vegetable broth, can use chicken broth
4 cups fava beans, cooked
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon brown sugar
3 tablespoons pomegranate molasses
1 cup flat leaf parsley, chopped
1/4 cup mint, chopped (optional)

1
Pour 2 tablespoons olive oil into a large pot.
2
Add onions and garlic.
3
Cook slowly over low heat until onions are transparent about 10 minutes.
4
Push onions and garlic to the side and add anchovies to the pot.
5
Cook anchovies until they soften, mashing them as they soften.
6
Add in to the onion/garlic mixture.
7
Add butternut squash, carrots, bell pepper, frozen peas and a pinch of salt.
8
Stir and cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes.
9
Pour in the stock.
10
Bring to a simmer and cook for 1 minute.
11
Stir in the drained FAVA beans, diced tomatoes, drained, tomato paste, bay leaf and Harissa paste.
12
Add brown sugar and pomegranate molasses.
13
Stir and bring back to a simmer.
14
Reduce heat to low and cook uncovered for 1 1/2 hours or pour into crockpot and cook on low for 6-8 hours.

1522

kcal

Calories

107

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 tablespoons harissa, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 medium onion, minced, 2 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Middle Eastern Fava Bean Stew falls under the Soups & Stews 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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Middle Eastern Fava Bean Stew

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