Moroccan Bessara - Fava Beans, Dip or Soup

• Pre-soak fava beans overnight or if not possible soak in hot water for about 1 hour. Rinse, slice each bean in two and remove hard shell which you discard.
• In boiling salted water, add fava beans, paprika, cumin and oil. Reduce heat, simmer until fava bean is tender.
• Serve warm or cold.

For Dip

• Drain water and blend in food processor.  Optional, add 1 clove garlic.  Dip should be creamy (similar to hummus).  Spread on plate, garnish with parsley or cilantro and drizzle with olive oil.

For Soup

• Double spices and add 1 quart of water.  Bring to boil then simmer for 30 minutes.