Recipe of the Day

Biesar - Broad Bean Purée

posted on: Jan 19, 2017

Of all the Arab dips and appetizers, biesar is the most underrated. This protein-rich dish is delicious and adds color to the table.

Serves 10 to 12

Ingredients

• 3 cups large broad beans, soaked for 24 hours and skinned
• 5 cloves garlic, crushed
• 2 teaspoons cumin
• 6 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• l/4 teaspoon cayenne
• 3/4 teaspoon paprika

Directions

In a saucepan, place broad beans, garlic and cumin, then cover with water. Bring to boil then cover and cook over medium/low heat for 40 minutes or until the beans are well cooked. Drain, but reserve the water, then place beans with remaining ingredients, except the paprika, in a food processor. Add 1 1/2 cups of bottom part of reserved water with sediment, then purée.

Place puréed beans in a saucepan and heat then spread on a large platter. Decorate with paprika and serve.