Moroccan-Spiced Fava Bean Stew

Name: Moroccan-Spiced Fava Bean Stew
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Moroccan Imperial & Coastal
Ingredients: 0.5 cup mixed dried fruit; 0.25 cup raisins; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 large yellow sweet onion; 1 large carrot; 1 large garlic clove; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp ground cinnamon; 1 can diced tomatoes (14 1/2 ounce); 8 oz green beans; 2 cup vegetable stock; 1.5 cup cooked fresh fava beans; 0.5 cup frozen green pea; salt & freshly ground black pepper; 1 tbsp minced fresh cilantro

Fava beans, mixed fruit and raisins simmered on the stove and spiced with clove and cumin. It's finished with cilantro.

50 min · Serves 4 · Medium

Method

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Time: Prep 10 min · Cook 40 min · 50 min total
Difficulty: medium

1
Place the dried fruit and raisins in a small heatproof bowl. Add boiling water to cover and soak for 20 minutes to soften. Drain and set aside.
20 min
2
Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and carrot, cover, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, cumin, and cinnamon and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds.
3
Add the tomatoes, green beans, and stock and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer until the vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.
20 min
4
Add the favas, peas, fruit, salt and pepper to taste. Simmer, uncovered, until the flavors are blended and the desired consistency is achieved, about 10 minutes. Sprinkle with cilantro and serve.
10 min