Ingredients with Measurements:
- 2 cups of cooked fava beans
- 1/2 cup of roasted red peppers, chopped
- 2 tablespoons of capers, drained
- 1/4 cup of extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon of cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Special equipment needed:
- Food processor or blender
Step-by-step instructions:
1. In a food processor or blender, add the cooked fava beans, roasted red peppers, capers, garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper.
2. Pulse the mixture until it becomes a smooth paste.
3. While the food processor or blender is running, slowly pour in the olive oil until the mixture becomes creamy.
4. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
5. Transfer the bigilla to a serving bowl.
6. Drizzle with additional olive oil and garnish with chopped roasted red peppers and capers.
7. Serve with pita bread or crackers.
Time:
Preparation time: 10 minutes
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Serving size: 4-6 servings
Nutritional information:
Calories: 180
Fat: 12g
Carbohydrates: 14g
Protein: 5g
Fiber: 5g
Sugar: 1g
Sodium: 180mg
Substitutions for ingredients:
- Fava beans can be substituted with chickpeas or white beans.
- Roasted red peppers can be substituted with sun-dried tomatoes.
- Capers can be substituted with olives.
Variations:
- Add a tablespoon of lemon juice for a tangy flavor.
- Add a teaspoon of smoked paprika for a smoky flavor.
- Add a tablespoon of tahini for a nutty flavor.
Tips and tricks:
- To save time, use canned fava beans instead of cooking them from scratch.
- To make the bigilla smoother, remove the skins from the fava beans before blending.
Storage instructions:
Store the bigilla in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Reheating instructions:
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Presentation ideas:
Serve the bigilla in a shallow bowl and garnish with chopped roasted red peppers and capers.
Garnishes:
Chopped roasted red peppers and capers.
Pairings:
Pita bread, crackers, or vegetables.
Suggested side dishes:
Hummus, baba ghanoush, or tabbouleh.
Troubleshooting advice:
If the bigilla is too thick, add more olive oil or a tablespoon of water to thin it out.
Food safety advice:
Make sure to properly store the bigilla in the refrigerator and consume it within 5 days.
Food history:
Bigilla is a traditional dip from Malta made with fava beans and typically served with bread.
Flavor profiles:
Creamy, savory, and slightly tangy.
Serving suggestions:
Serve the bigilla as an appetizer or snack.
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