Iraqi Layered Fresh Fava Bean/Broad Beans & Rice Recipe

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Iraqi Layered Fresh Fava Bean/Broad Beans & Rice
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Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 lbs fava beans , before cleaning
  • 1 cup rice
  • 1 -1 1/2 tbsp chopped fresh dill
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 -3 tbsp oil
  • salt , to taste

Directions:

  1. If using a rice cooker, measure the amount of water for the rice only then add and mix all ingredients together. If using a conventional pot, mix all ingredients together and cover with water that measures about the width of a finger above the rice line. Cover, bring to a boil, lower heat and allow to steam for about 1/2 hour. You can check the rice and beans for doneness.
  2. Traditionally, when the rice is half cooked, it's divided in half, the mung beans and onions are laid on the bottom half and the rest of the rice is then laid on top (hence m'tubuq meaning layered . Cover again and continue to steam.
  3. Serve with dollops of plain yogurt or date syrup (dibis).
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 411.37 Kcal (1722 kJ)
Calories from fat 96.21 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.69g 16%
Sodium 44.21mg 2%
Potassium 647.97mg 14%
Total Carbs 71.61g 24%
Sugars 16.41g 66%
Dietary Fiber 14.65g 59%
Protein 17.3g 35%
Vitamin C 8.9mg 15%
Iron 5.4mg 30%
Calcium 74mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 161.33 Kcal (675 kJ)
Calories from fat 37.73 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.19g 16%
Sodium 17.34mg 2%
Potassium 254.12mg 14%
Total Carbs 28.08g 24%
Sugars 6.43g 66%
Dietary Fiber 5.74g 59%
Protein 6.78g 35%
Vitamin C 3.5mg 15%
Iron 2.1mg 30%
Calcium 29mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 8.3
    Points
  • 11
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • cholesterol free,
  • high fiber

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