Ful Medames

Ingredients

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• 2 cans (15 oz/425 g each) canned fava beans, drained and rinsed
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp parsley, chopped
• 1 cup tomatoes, diced
• 4 pita bread, warmed

Let’s make it

1. In a saucepan, combine fava beans and water. Cook over medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring and mashing some beans.
2. Stir in olive oil, garlic, cumin, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Cook 2 more minutes until hot.
3. Top with parsley and tomatoes and serve with warm pita.