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Makhloota (Chickpeas and Fava Beans With Tahini)

Name: Makhloota (Chickpeas and Fava Beans With Tahini)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 120 min
Total time: 130 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: For the Makhloota:; 4 ounces dried chickpeas (113g; about 1/2 cup) or one 14-ounce can chickpeas, rinsed and drained (see notes); 4 ounces dried mini fava beans (113g; about 1/2 cup) or one 14-ounce can of ful medames (see notes); 4 medium garlic cloves (20g), finely grated on a microplane; 2 tablespoons (30ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice, plus more as needed; 1 medium green chile, such as jalapeño or Anaheim, stemmed, seeded, and finely diced; 1/2 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt; for table salt, use half as much by volume; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; For the Tahini Sauce (Optional):; 1/4 cup (about 3 ounces; 70g) tahini; 2 tablespoons (30ml) lemon juice; 2 tablespoons (30ml) Greek-style or plain yogurt; Kosher salt; To Serve: A very small handful of flat-leaf parsley leaves (about 10g), finely chopped; Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling; Pita

Prep Time

10m

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Total Time

2h 10m

This hearty Middle Eastern dish of Makhloota combines chickpeas, fava beans, and tahini for a flavorful and satisfying meal. Infused with garlic, lemon, and cumin, it's a savory and zesty option. Drizzle with olive oil and fresh herbs for a finishing touch and serve with warm pita bread.

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Servings: 6

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4 ounces dried chickpeas (113g; about 1/2 cup) or one 14-ounce can chickpeas, rinsed and drained (see notes)

4 ounces dried mini fava beans (113g; about 1/2 cup) or one 14-ounce can of ful medames (see notes)

4 medium garlic cloves (20g), finely grated on a microplane

2 tablespoons (30ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice, plus more as needed

1 medium green chile, such as jalapeño or Anaheim, stemmed, seeded, and finely diced

1/2 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt; for table salt, use half as much by volume

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

1/4 cup (about 3 ounces; 70g) tahini

2 tablespoons (30ml) lemon juice

2 tablespoons (30ml) Greek-style or plain yogurt

To Serve: A very small handful of flat-leaf parsley leaves (about 10g), finely chopped

Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling

Makhloota (Chickpeas and Fava Beans With Tahini)

Ingredients

For The Makhloota

For The Tahini Sauce (optional)

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Nutrition Facts

Makhloota (Chickpeas and Fava Beans With Tahini)

Ingredients

For The Makhloota

For The Tahini Sauce (optional)

Steps

Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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