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Moroccan-Spiced Fava Bean Stew

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

Serves
4

Ingredients

Time
Prep 10 min · Cook 40 min · 50 min total
Difficulty
medium
  1. 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. 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. 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. 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

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