INGREDIENTS
2 kgs Fava Beans
1 cup Tahini Paste
1/2 cup Lemon Juice
2 Garlic Cloves, pressed
1/2 tsp. Salt
½ cup Water, depending on desired consistency
METHOD
Open the fava bean pod and remove the beans, usually the pod carries around 4 or 5 beans.
Fill a pot with some water to cover the beans and boil for around one minute, then remove and transfer to a bowl of iced water.
Fava beans should be ready now to peel. Once the shells are removed, steam or boil those beans for a short time just to cook for more tenderness.
Drain and prepare the tahini sauce
In a medium bowl, combine the crushed garlic and salt. Add the tahini and gradually add the lemon juice. Use a whisk or fork to combine mixture until the mixture is thoroughly blended. Taste to adjust either with more lemon juice or with water to reach the desired consistency. The tahini sauce will turn into a creamy, smooth, and light-colored sauce.
Add the peeled fava beans to the tahini sauce. Drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with dried mint. Serve with pita bread.
