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Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups extra large dried fava beans
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 large garlic clove, minced
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon ground red “cayenne” pepper (optional)
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt, more to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Garnish: Extra virgin olive oil and sweet paprika
- Serve with: pita chips, homemade bread, and olives
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 359g | |
| Calories 1371 | |
| Calories from Fat 596 | 43% |
| Total Fat 67.48g | 84% |
| Saturated Fat 11.54g | 46% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 19mg | 6% |
| Sodium 1994mg | 83% |
| Potassium 2527mg | 72% |
| Total Carbs 137.16g | 37% |
| Dietary Fiber 56.6g | 189% |
| Sugars 13.97g | 9% |
| Protein 63.02g | 101% |
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