Ful Medames, Ethiopian-style

Ingredients

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• 3 cups canned fava beans, drained and rinsed
• 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 medium tomato, diced
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 4 pieces injera or bread, for serving

Let’s make it

1. Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook onion for 3 minutes, then add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
2. Add beans, tomato, cumin, salt, and water. Simmer 10 minutes, mashing some beans with a spoon.
3. Stir in lemon juice and cook 1 minute more.
4. Serve with injera or bread.