Legumes · Dried

Split fava beans

Also called skinned split broad beans, split faba beans

Skinned, split dried broad beans; cook quickly to a smooth purée for Moroccan bissara, Egyptian falafel (ta'ameya) and soups.

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What can replace it

  • T2 · GoodChana dal

    Nuttier and firmer; longer cooking.

  • T2 · GoodRed lentils

    Cooks faster and is milder.

  • T2 · GoodYellow split peas

    Sweeter and less earthy; cooks to a similar purée.

  • T3 · In a pinchCanned fava beans

    Whole with skins: mash well; a coarser, earthier purée. (use 2× the amount)

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