Moroccan shad with fava beans is a classic dish that combines the flavors of the Mediterranean and North Africa. The delicate shad is cooked with fresh fava beans, tomatoes, and a variety of spices, resulting in a flavorful and aromatic dish. This traditional Moroccan recipe is a perfect way to enjoy the flavors of the region, and it can be easily prepared at home.
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MOROCCAN FAVA BEAN AND VEGETABLE SOUP
When I am planning a Passover menu I look to the Sephardic traditions of the Mediterranean. The Sephardim were the Jews of the Iberian Peninsula; they had a rich culture and lived in harmony with Christians and Muslims until the Spanish and Portuguese Inquisitions at the end of the 15th century, when all non-Christians were expelled from Spain and Portugal. The Sephardim were welcomed in Turkey, and many went to Greece, North Africa and the Middle East as well. Throughout the Mediterranean, springtime is the season for spinach and other greens, artichokes and fava beans, and these vegetables make delicious appearances at Passover meals. This dish is inspired by the fresh fava bean soup that Rivka Levy-Mellul, author of "La Cuisine Juive Marocaine," remembers as the first course of her childhood Seders in Morocco. The authentic dish is a substantial soup made with quite a lot of meat, but I've made a vegetarian version. I expected the fava beans to color this soup a pale green, but the other vegetables - the carrots, leeks, turnips and onion - and especially the turmeric contribute just as much, and the color of the soup is more of a burnt orange.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, soups and stews, appetizer
Time 1h30m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Skin the fresh favas: bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Fill a bowl with ice water. Drop the shelled fava beans into the boiling water and boil 5 minutes. Drain and transfer immediately to the cold water. Allow the beans to cool for several minutes, then slip off their skins by pinching off the eye of the skin and squeezing gently. Hold several beans in one hand and use your other thumb and forefinger to pinch off the eyes, have a bowl for the shelled favas close at hand and this will not take very long.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil over medium heat in a large, heavy soup pot or Dutch oven and add the leeks, onion, carrots and celery. Cook, stirring, until vegetables are just tender, about 5 minutes, and add the turnips, potatoes, favas, water or stock, salt and bouquet garni. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 45 minutes, or until the vegetables are very tender. Remove and discard the bouquet garni.
- Purée the soup using a hand blender or a food mill, or working in batches, in a blender, making sure that you place a towel over the top of the blender and remove the inner part of the lid to avoid hot splashes. Return to the pot, add the pepper, turmeric and chopped cilantro and bring to a simmer over medium-low heat. Turn the heat to low, cover and simmer, stirring often, for 30 minutes. Taste and adjust salt and pepper. Serve in wide soup bowls, garnished with cilantro leaves and with a drizzle of olive oil over each serving.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 105, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 885 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams
MOROCCAN HARIRA (BEAN SOUP)
A (mostly) vegetarian, shoestring-budget meal that will leave you feeling both very satisfied and with tons of leftovers. Bonus: it's super-healthy and easy to prepare.
Provided by modestalmond
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Beans and Peas Lentil Soup Recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Stir beef stock and lentils together in a large pot; bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and keep at a simmer while preparing onion.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion, cinnamon stick, ginger, turmeric, cumin, and black pepper in the hot oil until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes; add to stock mixture.
- Pour garbanzo beans, kidney beans, tomatoes, and quinoa into the stock mixture; stir and bring mixture to a boil. Stir parsley and cilantro into the stock mixture; reduce heat to low and cook mixture at a simmer until the lentils are tender, about 45 minutes. Drizzle lemon juice over the soup before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 260.8 calories, Carbohydrate 42 g, Fat 3.9 g, Fiber 12.5 g, Protein 14.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 298.5 mg, Sugar 4.2 g
MOROCCAN-SPICED FAVA BEAN STEW
This is an untried recipe from Robin Robertson's Vegan Planet. I probably won't be trying it until fava beans are in season again but it sounds so good that I thought I'd post it in case anyone else wants to try it with dried, frozen or canned fava beans. The recipe notes that if favas are unavailable, you can substitute butter or lima beans. Serve over couscous or rice.
Provided by VegSocialWorker
Categories Beans
Time 50m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Place the dried fruit and raisins in a small heatproof bowl. Add boiling water to cover and soak for 20 minutes to soften. Drain and set aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and carrot, cover, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, cumin, and cinnamon and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds.
- Add the tomatoes, green beans, and stock and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer until the vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.
- Add the favas, peas, fruit, salt and pepper to taste. Simmer, uncovered, until the flavors are blended and the desired consistency is achieved, about 10 minutes.
- Sprinkle with cilantro and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 262.6, Fat 4.4, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 67.5, Carbohydrate 50.7, Fiber 11.1, Sugar 15.2, Protein 10
MOROCCAN SHAD WITH FAVA BEANS
Provided by Joan Nathan
Categories dinner, main course
Time 1h
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat 1/3 cup of oil in wide pan with cover. Add garlic and red peppers. Sauté slowly for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add 2 cups water and bring to boil. Reduce to medium-low heat, add half the cilantro, and continue cooking, covered, for about 30 minutes, adding a little more water if necessary.
- While peppers are cooking, remove fava beans from pods. Bring 6 cups of water and 1/2 teaspoon salt to a boil in a pot. Cook fava beans for about 4 minutes or until beans are al dente. Drain, plunge beans in iced water and slip skins off beans.
- Add fava beans to peppers with 1 teaspoon paprika, remaining salt, black pepper and cayenne pepper, if using, along with shad and roe. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of olive oil, remaining 1/2 teaspoon paprika and all but 2 tablespoons of remaining cilantro on top of fish. Simmer, covered, until shad is cooked through, about 7 to 10 minutes, adding more water if necessary. Remove fish, vegetables and sauce to a serving plate, and sprinkle remaining cilantro on top.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 605, UnsaturatedFat 28 grams, Carbohydrate 32 grams, Fat 39 grams, Fiber 13 grams, Protein 39 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 509 milligrams, Sugar 17 grams
MOROCCAN BROAD (FAVA) BEAN SALAD
The addition of preserved lemon gives this salad a distictive taste from Modern Moroccan by Ghillie Basan
Provided by lindseylcw
Categories Beans
Time 22m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- bring a large pan of salted water to the boil.
- Meanwhile pod the beans, put beans into boiling water and boil for 2 mins.
- drain and refresh under cold running water.
- slip off and discard the outer skin of the bean.
- put beans into heavy pan with the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, cumin and paprika, cook gently over low heat for about 10 mins.
- season to taste with salt and pepper and leave to cool in the pan.
- tip beans into a serving bowl, scraping in all the juices from the pan, toss in the preserved lemon, coriander and olives.
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh fava beans. If you can't find fresh fava beans, you can use frozen or canned fava beans. Just be sure to thaw or drain them before using.
- If you don't have a tagine, you can use a large pot or Dutch oven instead. Just be sure to cover the pot tightly so that the shad can steam.
- Serve the Moroccan shad with fava beans with rice, couscous, or your favorite bread.
- To make ahead, cook the shad and fava beans according to the recipe. Then, let cool completely and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When ready to serve, reheat over medium heat until warmed through.
Conclusion:
Moroccan shad with fava beans is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. The combination of the delicate flavor of the shad with the savory fava beans and the aromatic spices is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting way to cook shad, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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