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Hummus w/Fava Beans, Garbanzo Beans and Mint (1/4 Cup) takes 30 minutes to prepare.

Hummus w/Fava Beans, Garbanzo Beans and Mint (1/4 Cup) takes 30 minutes to cook.

Hummus w/Fava Beans, Garbanzo Beans and Mint (1/4 Cup) makes 6 servings.

The ingredients for Hummus w/Fava Beans, Garbanzo Beans and Mint (1/4 Cup) are:

1/3 Fava Beans
1 can Garbanzo Beans
2.5 Tbsp Tahini
1 bunch fresh mint
1-2 sprigs of parsley or cilantro
1/2 tsp cayenne
1 tsp cumin
juice 1/2 lemon
S&P
water

Here is how you make Hummus w/Fava Beans, Garbanzo Beans and Mint (1/4 Cup):

Fava beans - if you get fresh boil them first in the pod and once cooled remove the beans from the shell. The fava bean has a hard other shell on the bean itself that needs to be removed first.In a blender add the mint and parsley or cilantro, a little salt and give it a whirl until chopped. Add the fava beans, 1 can of drained and rinsed Garbanzo beans, tahini, cayenne, cumin, lemon juice, S&P, a a little bit of water and blend.Keep adding a small amount of water until the puree is the consistency you want.This can also be used as a sauce for fish, shrimp, chicken and pork. Very tasty and you can also adjust the heat by adjusting the cayenne and cumin.Number of Servings: 6Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LACARAMBA7.

The nutritional information for Hummus w/Fava Beans, Garbanzo Beans and Mint (1/4 Cup) is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 6
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 123.2

• Total Fat: 5.6 g
• Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
• Sodium: 197.9 mg
• Total Carbs: 12.9 g
• Dietary Fiber: 4.1 g
• Protein: 5.9 g