Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['low_sugar'], recipe: combine fava beans, chopped cucumber, tomato, olives, red onion, romaine, and parsley in a bowl. for the dressing, combine olive oil, red wine vinegar, water, and the remainder of the spices in a lidded jar. shake jar until dressing ingredients are thoroughly mixed. pour dressing over salad and mix ingredients until well coated. refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving. serve salad on top of extra romaine or butter lettuce leaves for an attractive presentation. makes 4 main dish or 6 side-dish servings. variations on a theme: if fava beans are not available or not in season, substitute 2 cups cooked cannellini (white kidney) or great northern white beans in the recipe.

Target recipe: soak beans in water for 2 days in refrigerator. drain, and put in a large saucepan with 8-10 cups water. bring to a boil, and boil for 10 minutes. add onion, garlic, carrot and celery, and bring to boil again. turn heat to simmer. cover, and simmer for 1 hour, or until beans are very soft. puree soup in blender (do this in batches). return soup to saucepan. add oil, cumin, salt and pepper. bring to boil. reduce heat and simmer for a few minutes, adding a little water if too thick. serve garnished with chopped parsley, and a sprinkling of lemon juice. excellent with warm pita bread.