What is Fava Hummus? Nutritional Facts, Calories & Taste

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What is Fava Hummus?

Fava hummus combines the chickpeas of traditional hummus with fava beans, as well as tahini, lemon juice, garlic, oregano and thyme. It has a thick, creamy texture and a rich, umami flavor. Fava hummus can be used as dip for pita bread, crackers, or vegetables.

What does Fava Hummus Taste Like?

Bitter

Harsh, disagreeably acrid taste, like that of aspirin, quinine, wormwood, or aloes. producing one of the four basic taste sensations; not sour, sweet, or salt.

Ingredients

fava beans

Fava beans are large, flat beans that are removed from their pods and boiled until tender. They have a sweet, mild flavor and a creamy texture.

chickpeas

Chickpeas are a legume, meaning they are in the bean family. The are shaped like tiny, ridged balls with a gently pointed top. The most common variety is cream colored, though other types are green or black. The texture of the chickpea when boiled is soft and almost grainy. It holds its form easily and tastes nutty and bean-like.

tahini

Tahini is a paste and condiment made from ground sesame seeds. Sesame seeds are tiny and white, some varieties are red-brown or black. White sesame is usually used for tahini. This beige-grey paste is thick, oily and smooth with a hint of graininess. Some varieties are thinner than others and a bit runny. Tahini made with raw sesame seeds tastes very earthy, while tahini made with roasted sesame tastes warmer and rounded, but still earthy. Tahini can be bought salted or unsalted and is used in sauces and as a flavoring for foods.

lemon juice

Lemon juice is made from the flesh of the pulpy yellow lemon fruit. The juice is squeezed from the flesh of the lemon and is a pale yellow color. The flavor is very sour and bright. Lemon juice is used in multiple cuisines around the world to brighten and enhance the flavors of the other ingredients. Lemon juice is used to make lemonade and goes well on fish. It has many uses.

garlic

Garlic is used in cuisines around the world and is extremely popular for its depth of flavor. The garlic bulb forms underneath the soil and is harvested once it reaches maturity. The bulb typically has thin, dry, white and flaky skin, surrounding the individual cloves. Often there are 10-12 cloves to a bulb/head of garlic. The cloves are cream colored with a strong smell and flavor that is spicy and sharp. Garlic takes on a nutty flavor in addition, when cooked. It is used in countless dishes, sauces, breads and more.

oregano

Oregano is an herb in the mint family and grows on thin and delicate stalks that produce tiny oblong leaves with tapered ends. These leaves are less than half an inch in length. Oregano has a mildly fuzzy texture and is thin and delicate. The green herb has a sharp and peppery flavor that is pungent, slightly bitter, green and a bit minty. When eaten, raw oregano creates a stringent feeling in the mouth. This herb is used in many cuisines and can be found frequently in Italian dishes, such as tomato sauce.

thyme

Thyme is an herb used in various cuisines for its gently sharp and cool pungency. A minty edge is present in its flavor. It grows on thin stalks and has very small tapered green leaves with a hint of white at the edges. The herb is often dried and takes on a muted green color. It goes well in soups and with meats, grains and vegetables.

Fava Hummus Nutritional Facts and Calories

Serving Size: 1 oz28.35g

	Amount Per Serving	% Daily Value
Calories	50kcal	3%
Fats	1g	4%
Sat. fats	0g	0%
Mono. Fats	0g	0%
Trans fats	N/A
Carbs	8g	8%
Sugars	N/A
Fiber	3g	29%
Proteins	3g	11%
Cholesterol	0mg	0%
Sodium	2mg	0%

Healthy Level

Unhealthy Level

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Cortas - Combo of Fava Beans & Appetizers (6 Cans), Lebanese, Egyptian recipe, Fava Beans with Cumin, Fava Beans & Chickpes, Baba Ghanoush, Hummus Tahina)

^$19⁹⁹

Sultan Brand Foule Mudammas, Medium Fava Beans, High in Dietary Fiber, No Fat, No Cholesterol, 14.80oz

^$9⁹⁹

Helena Hummus Tripack, Shelf-stable, No added preservatives, 2 Natural Classic 4.23 oz and 1 Roasted Bell Pepper 4.23 oz (Pack of 1 Tripack)

^$9⁵⁷

Mother Earth Products Instant Classic Hummus

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Helena Hummus, Shelf-stable, No added preservatives, Natural Classic 4.23 oz and Roasted Bell Pepper 4.23 oz (Pack of 4 Tripacks)

^$38²

Sadaf Hummus Dip Mix, Original, 6-Ounce Boxes (Pack of 6)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much protein is in Fava Hummus?

1 oz of Fava Hummus contains 3 g of protein.

How many carbs are in Fava Hummus?

1 oz of Fava Hummus contains 8 g of carbs.

How much fat is in Fava Hummus?

1 oz of Fava Hummus contains 1 g of fat.

How many calories are in 1 oz of Fava Hummus?

There are 50 calories in 1 oz of Fava Hummus.

How many calories are in 1 pound of Fava Hummus?

There are 794 calories in 1 pound of Fava Hummus.