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Bissara — North African recipe
North African

Bissara

Pureed dried fava beans silkened with olive oil, cumin, and paprika — Morocco's earthy, nourishing winter dip sold steaming at street stalls at dawn.

60 minutes
Serves 4
Soup

No common allergens detected

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Instructions

5 steps
  1. 1

    Rinse and Boil: Rinse the split fava beans well. Place in a large pot with 6 cups of water, the whole garlic cloves, and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil.

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