1 or 2 (depending on taste) garlic cloves - crushed
1 chili pepper - chopped (optional)
In a large container, cover the beans completely with water and soak them overnight.
The following day, remove the beans from the water and transfer to a large sauce pan. Cover the beans with FRESH water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and continue to cook - stirring often - until beans are mashing easily.
Drain the beans and transfer to a bowl. Add all remaining ingredients. Mix and mash with a fork to create a thick paste.
Bigilla is best served warm. It makes an excellent hummus-style dip for pita.
For breakfast, serve bigilla over torn pieces of pita and top with a soft-boiled egg (or fried egg if prefered).
Mr Breakfast would like to thank AnaLola for this recipe.
Latest Breakfast Lover Comments for Bigilla (Iraqi Bean Breakfast)
Overall Average Rating = 5 (out of 5)
By Julianat (Team Breakfast Member)
Recipe Rating (out of 5):
This is one of my most fav middle eastern breakfasts... I second the pita too and its best with fried eggs made with a little bit of light olive butter spread instead of oil. It is really filling full of fiber and protein and not to forget delish!
Comment submitted: 6/23/2009 (#8331)
By csmith1281 (Team Breakfast Member)
Recipe Rating (out of 5):
I had this dish in Iraq made by an Iraqi man. It is very tasty and filling. Sprinkle sage on top and/or keep the beans' boiling water and soak the pita in it. It is decadent tasting but so healthy!
