Mainly eaten in Malta.

Bigilla: Maltese broad bean dip

Bigilla (ful ta' Ġirba) · pronounced: bidzsilla

Bigilla is a traditional Maltese spread made from dried broad beans, fresh herbs and olive oil.

75 min Easy 4 servings
Bigilla recept: máltai széles babkrém sült kenyérrel
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Ingredients

4 servings
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Method

  1. Soaking

    Soak the dried beans in water overnight.

    720 min
  2. Cooking

    The next day, drain the beans, cover them with fresh salted water, bring to the boil and cook until soft.

    60 min
  3. Mashing

    Drain the soft beans, mash them lightly, then leave them to cool.

  4. Fresh beans and herbs

    Finely chop the fresh beans and herbs, then add them to the beans.

  5. Blending

    Stir in olive oil until the mixture is smooth and creamy.

  6. Seasoning

    Season with chilli, salt and pepper, then serve cold or lukewarm.

Estimated nutrition
NutrientTotal (4 servings)1 servings
EnergyNo dataNo data
FatNo dataNo data
of which saturatesNo dataNo data
CarbohydratesNo dataNo data
ProteinNo dataNo data
FibreNo dataNo data

An estimate calculated from the raw weight of the ingredients. Source: USDA FoodData Central.

Allergens and diets Based on the ingredients, it shows which common allergens the recipe contains and which diets it suits (e.g. gluten-free, dairy-free). For sensitive digestion, high-FODMAP and lactose-containing ingredients are listed separately. For information only; always check the actual products.

Contains: none of the tracked allergens

For sensitive digestion: garlic (high-FODMAP or lactose-containing ingredients)

Unchecked ingredients: széles bab. Therefore no "free-from" label is shown.

The labels are based on ingredient names, for information only and not medical advice. With a severe allergy or condition, check the actual products and ask your doctor.

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