Fava Bean Hummus

Protein-rich and delicious

Bowl of fava hummus on a bread board along with bread rounds and three pieces of bread with fava hummus on them.

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Prep Time

15 Minutes

Number of Servings

Ingredients

1 (15.5 oz) can fava beans

2 garlic cloves, minced

¹⁄₄ cup tahini

¹⁄₃ cup lemon juice

2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

Salt

2 Tbsp chopped fresh dill

Directions

1. Pulse fava beans in a food processor until beans are puréed. Add garlic, tahini, lemon juice, and oil. If mixture is too thick, add 1 tablespoon of water at a time to loosen it.

2. Transfer mixture to a bowl. Season to taste with salt. Gently stir in dill.

3. Serve with pita bread; crackers; or raw sliced carrots, celery, and red bell peppers.

Nutrition Info

205 Calories, 10 g Protein, 0 mg Cholesterol, 20 g Carbohydrates, 9 g Total sugars (0 g Added sugars), 8 g Fiber, 13 g Total fat (2 g sat), 272 mg Sodium, ★★★ Vitamin K, Folate, Phosphorus, ★★ Vitamin B1 (thiamine), Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), ★ Vitamin B3 (niacin), Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Zinc