Pita Bread Tagine / Stew
Middle_Eastern Middle Eastern - Stews and Tagines

Pita Bread Tagine / Stew

Est. Time: 20-30 min  •  5 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

A comforting, slow-cooked classic featuring tender cuts braised in a rich, velvety reduction with root vegetables and fresh herbs.

Ingredients

  • • 400g cooked fava beans
  • • 3 cloves garlic, crushed
  • • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • • 1/2 tsp Aleppo pepper
  • • 2 tomatoes, chopped
  • • 1 bunch parsley, chopped
  • • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • • 200ml water

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Heat the fava beans with the water in a pot over low heat.

2
Phase 2

Lightly mash some of the beans against the side of the pot to thicken the stew.

3
Phase 3

Stir in the garlic, cumin, and Aleppo pepper and simmer for 10 minutes.

4
Phase 4

Add the tomatoes and simmer for 5 minutes more.

5
Phase 5

Drizzle with olive oil, scatter with parsley, and serve with warm pita bread.