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Fava Bean Fritters

Prep 15 min
Total 25 min
Ingredients 14
Servings 6

I've been fascinated by Middle Eastern foods and flavors from a very young age. I love their spices and sauces made with tahini, a sort of butter made from sesame seeds that can turn any ordinary dish into extraordinary. I always take advantage of sales at the supermarket, and whenever fava beans go on sale, I make sure to stock up so I can make these light and crunchy bites. These delicate fava bean fritters are a take on falafel but much lighter because they’re not made with chickpeas. To save time, leave everything ready for the dough, and the sauce can also be made a day in advance.

Ingredients

For the fava fritters:

2 cups peeled fava beans
1/2 cup parsley
1/2 cup cilantro
Salt and pepper, to taste
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
2 garlic cloves
2 tablespoons red onions, chopped
2 tablespoons flour
1/3 cup oil

For the tahini sauce:

1/3 cup tahini
1/3 cup water
1 garlic clove
2 tablespoons lemon juice
Salt, to taste

Directions

1

For the fava fritters: Cook the fava beans in salted boiling water for 2 minutes. Drain and cool.
2

In a food processor, add fava beans, parsley, cilantro, salt, pepper, garlic and onion. Process until it looks like a puree and the herbs are completely processed and mixed in. Pour into a bowl and add flour. Use a spoon to mix well.
3

Heat the oil in a frying pan. Take a little of the fava mixture at a time and shape it into small balls. Fry for a few minutes until golden, but you should still see a few green parts. Drain excess oil on paper towels.
4

For tahini sauce: Add tahini, water, garlic, lemon juice and salt to the food processor and process until you have a smooth sauce. You can add a little more water, a spoonful at a time, to make the sauce a little thinner.
5

Place the fritters on a plate, insert toothpicks on top and serve with a side of sauce.
6

Enjoy!

You can serve these delicious fritters with a nice tomato and cucumber salad. You can also serve them inside pita bread.

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I've been fascinated by Middle Eastern foods and flavors from a very young age. I love their spices and sauces made with tahini, a sort of butter made from sesame seeds that can turn any ordinary dish into extraordinary. I always take advantage of sales at the supermarket, and whenever fava beans go on sale, I make sure to stock up so I can make these light and crunchy bites. These delicate fava bean fritters are a take on falafel but much lighter because they’re not made with chickpeas. To save time, leave everything ready for the dough, and the sauce can also be made a day in advance.