Moroccan Fava Beans with Charmoula

Ingredients:

• 1 pound fresh fava beans (weighed with the skin)
• 1 tomato, grated
• 1/3 cup finely chopped cilantro
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 3 garlic cloves, crushed
• ½ teaspoon salt, to taste
• Black pepper, to taste
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon tomato paste
• Preserved lemon 🍋
• Water

Directions:

1. Cook the Fava Beans: Place the fava beans in a pot and cover them with fresh water by about 1 inch. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer until tender, about 30 minutes.

2. Prepare the Sauce: In another pot over medium heat, combine the grated tomato, chopped cilantro, olive oil, crushed garlic, salt, pepper, paprika, cumin, and tomato paste. Add ¼ cup of hot water and the cooked fava beans.

3. Simmer and Reduce: Continue cooking on medium heat until the sauce has reduced to your desired consistency.

4. Serve: You can serve this dish either cold or warm. Enjoy! 😉