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Fava bean hummus mezze night

Nibble the Night Away…Mezze Part 1: The Spreads

Posted on June 1, 2021 by Jen

Recipes for Fava Bean Hummus & Cilantro Mint Sauce

Mezze simply refers to appetizers or small plates of food that are meant to be shared. It is very common to see mezze listed on Greek and Middle Eastern menus. Sometimes, we even make a meal of mezze at my house. I love setting out a beautiful platter with assorted breads, dips, and vegetables. The kids enjoy serving themselves and nibble on some very creative combinations!

Cilantro and mint are currently growing like fairytale beanstalks in my courtyard! The combination of these two herbs is so fragrant, vibrant, and yields the perfect pairing of fresh and a bit spicy. There are many recipes available using these two herbs, and the directions below describe how I make this in my kitchen. Cilantro mint sauce pairs perfectly with some of the side dishes listed in the post for Mezze Part 2. Fava beans are among my favorite type of bean to prepare. The fresh beans are amazing, but only available for a very short time each year. For this hummus recipe, I like to use dried fava beans. I think they create a fabulous, creamy spread that is a wonderful addition to your mezze platter.

Fava bean hummus mezze night
Cilantro Mint Sauce

Fava bean hummus mezze night

Fava Bean Hummus

An incredibly creamy, oil-free hummus, that is perfect for dipping your favorite vegetables, pita bread, or flatbread.
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Prep Time 5 mins
soaking time 12 hrs
Total Time 12 hrs 5 mins
Course Appetizer, Condiment, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup dried fava beans*
  • 1/2 cup reserved liquid from soaking beans
  • 1/3 cup tahini
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • 4-6 cloves garlic
  • 5 ice cubes
  • salt to taste
  • za'tar for topping (optional)
  • olive oil for topping (optional)

Instructions
 

Soaking and Cooking Dried Beans

  • Measure 1 cup of dried beans into a large glass measuring cup.
  • Cover completely with water. (Water should be at least 3 inches higher than beans as they will expand while soaking.)
  • Soak in the refrigerator overnight or up to 24 hours.
  • After soaking, drain and rinse beans.
  • Either use a multi-cooker to quickly cook beans (follow the manufacturer's instructions) or fill a large pot of water and simmer beans for 1-2 hours until they are soft and falling apart.
  • Remember to reserve at least 1/2 cup of cooking liquid.

Mixing Hummus

  • Add cooked beans, tahini, lemon juice, garlic and a pinch of salt to a blender. Pulse a few times.
  • Add 1/4 cup of the cooking liquid from the beans and blend until smooth.
  • While blender is running, add 5 ice cubes and blend until smooth.
  • Taste and add seasonings.
  • If hummus is too thick, slowly add more of the reserved liquid and blend until you reach desired consistency.
  • Top hummus with olive oil and za'tar if desired.

Notes

*If you cannot find dried fava beans feel free to substitute with your favorite canned bean. Simply use the whole can of beans, and reserve some of the liquid for blending.
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Cilantro Mint Sauce

Cilantro Mint Sauce

A spicy, fresh sauce that complements vegetables, grains, rice, flatbreads, pita, sandwich spread. A definite must for your next mezze night.
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Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 5 mins
Course Appetizer, Condiment, Side Dish
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups packed fresh cilantro (leaves and stems) roughly chopped
  • 20 fresh mint leaves
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 serrano pepper seeds removed (or substitute dried aleppo pepper)
  • 1/2 tsp honey (substitute sugar if vegan)
  • 1/4-1/3 cup non-dairy unsweetened yogurt (I typically use cashew yogurt)
  • salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Add all ingredients to a blender, starting with 1/4 cup of yogurt and process until smooth.
  • Taste and adjust seasonings and add more yogurt until reach desired consistency.
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My name is Jen. I am a wife, mom, and a pharmacist. I love to cook for my family, hike, run, and read about history. I enjoy eating fresh, seasonal, locally available produce. In addition to endurance trail runs and long bike rides, I will happily set out on foraging hikes for mushrooms and truffles.

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