Recipe: Ful Medames (Egyptian Fava Beans)

Ingredients:

• 2 cans of Talia’s Plain Fava Beans, drained
• 1/2 cup water
• Kosher salt
• 1/2 to 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 to 2 chili peppers, chopped
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 large lemon, juiced
• Extra virgin olive oil
• 1 cup parsley, chopped
• 1 tomato, diced

Instructions

1. Pour the fava beans and water into a pan over medium-high heat. Season to taste with kosher salt and cumin.
2. Remove the pan from heat and mash up the fava beans using a potato masher or fork until soft.
3. Smash the chili peppers and garlic in a mortar and pestle. Add in the lemon juice and stir up the mixture.
4. Pour the sauce over the mashed fava beans. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and top with parsley, diced tomatoes, and chili peppers.
5. Serve with pita bread, sliced vegetables, and olives.

*Original recipe from The Mediterranean Dish