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Fava Bean Dip

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Servings

6

Prep Time

30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 cups shelled fava beans, (approx. 2 lbs in pods)
  • 5 tbsp Salute Santé! Basil Grapeseed Oil
  • 1 medium Lemon, - juice and zest
  • 1 handful fresh basil leaves
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 4 tbsp water
  • 1/4 tbsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp pepper

Directions

  1. Shell the outer husk off the fava beans
  2. Steam or blanch the beans until the inner shell comes loose, about 10 minutes
  3. Remove the shells from the inner bean by pinching the ends of the pod.
  4. Blend the fava beans with all other ingredients in blender until creamy.
  5. If the dip is too thick, add more water until the desired consistency is reached.
  6. Enjoy with fresh carrot sticks, pea pods or crackers.
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