Moroccan-Spiced Fava Bean Stew Recipe

Name: Moroccan-Spiced Fava Bean Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup mixed dried fruit; 1/4 cup raisins or 1/4 cup dried currant; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 large yellow sweet onion, chopped; 1 large carrot, diced; 1 large garlic clove, minced; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained and chopped; 8 ounces green beans, ends trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces; 2 cups vegetable stock; 1 1/2 cups cooked fresh fava beans (or one 15-oz can fava beans, drained and rinsed); 1/2 cup frozen green pea, thawed; salt & freshly ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro or 1 tablespoon fresh parsley leaves

Servings: persons

1/2 cup mixed dried fruit
1/4 cup raisins or 1/4 cup dried currant
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large yellow sweet onion, chopped
1 large carrot, diced
1 large garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained and chopped
8 ounces green beans, ends trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
2 cups vegetable stock
1 1/2 cups cooked fresh fava beans (or one 15-oz can fava beans, drained and rinsed)
1/2 cup frozen green pea, thawed
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro or 1 tablespoon fresh parsley leaves

1
Place the dried fruit and raisins in a small heatproof bowl. Add boiling water to cover and soak for 20 minutes to soften. Drain and set aside.
2
Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and carrot, cover, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, cumin, and cinnamon and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds.
3
Add the tomatoes, green beans, and stock and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer until the vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.
4
Add the favas, peas, fruit, salt and pepper to taste. Simmer, uncovered, until the flavors are blended and the desired consistency is achieved, about 10 minutes.
5
Sprinkle with cilantro and serve.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup mixed dried fruit, 1/4 cup raisins or 1/4 cup dried currant, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 large yellow sweet onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Moroccan-Spiced 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.

Moroccan-Spiced Fava Bean Stew

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