Egyptian Fava Bean Salad

Name: Egyptian Fava Bean Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Egyptian
Ingredients: 1 medium cucumber; 1 lb fava beans; 1 cup tomatoes; 0.5 cup fresh mint; 0.5 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley; 0.25 cup red onion; 0.25 cup tahini; 0.25 cup fresh lemon juice; 2 garlic cloves; 1 pinch ground red pepper; salt & freshly ground black pepper

A salad of fava beans, cucumber and tomatoes.

15 min · Serves 4 · Easy

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Time: Prep 15 min · 15 min total
Difficulty: easy

1
Pare and seed cucumber; cut cucumber lengthwise into eighths; dice. In large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients.
2
Toss well and serve at room temperature or warm slightly. EACH SERVING (1 cup) PROVIDES: 3/4 Fat, 1 1/4 Vegetables, 1/4 Protein, 2 Breads, 10 Optional Calories.
3
PER SERVING: 241 Calories, 12 g Protein, 9 g Fat, 32 g Carbohydrate, 33 mg Sodium, 0 mg Cholesterol, 8 g Dietary Fiber; 4 points.