Baked Eritrean Momo Fava Bean Patties with Garlic-Yogurt Dip

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-26 · Updated 2026-06-26

Baked fava bean patties inspired by Eritrean Momo, accompanied by a creamy garlic-yogurt sauce for a healthy, flavorful snack. This African-inspired recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 40 minutes, turns dried fava beans, onion, garlic cloves into a satisfying snack for between meals, packed lunches, or game-day spreads — minimal active time and easy to scale up for a crowd. Each serving lands at about 250 calories and feeds 4, so it fits into lunchboxes, road trips, or an afternoon-energy gap without derailing the day. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 cup, soaked overnight dried fava beans
• 1 small, finely chopped onion
• 2 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp for brushing olive oil
• 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 1 clove minced for dip garlic clove
• 1 tbsp chopped for dip fresh mint leaves

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Drain and rinse 1 cup soaked dried fava beans. In a food processor, pulse beans with 1 small finely chopped onion, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley until coarsely ground but not pureed.
2. Step 2: Transfer mixture to a bowl and stir in 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp ground coriander, 1/2 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Mix thoroughly.
3. Step 3: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
4. Step 4: Shape the bean mixture into 8 small patties about 2 inches in diameter. Place them on the prepared baking sheet and brush each patty with 2 tbsp olive oil.
5. Step 5: Bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until both sides are golden brown and firm.
6. Step 6: Meanwhile, prepare the garlic-yogurt dip by combining 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt, 1 tsp lemon juice, 1 minced garlic clove, and 1 tbsp chopped fresh mint leaves in a small bowl. Mix well.
7. Step 7: Serve the baked Momo patties warm with the garlic-yogurt dip for a nutritious and flavorful snack or appetizer.