Ful Medames

Ingredients

• Dried fava beans (1 cup)
• Garlic (4 cloves, minced)
• Olive oil (4 tablespoons, divided)
• Lemon juice (2 tablespoons)
• Cumin (1 teaspoon)
• Salt (1/2 teaspoon, or to taste)
• Red onion (1 small, finely chopped)
• Tomatoes (1 medium, diced)
• Fresh parsley (1/4 cup, chopped)
• Hard-boiled eggs (2, sliced)
• Pita bread (4 pieces, for serving)

Instructions

1. Soak the dried fava beans in plenty of water overnight to soften them.
2. Drain the soaked beans and rinse them well under cold water.
3. In a large pot, cover the fava beans with fresh water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and let the beans simmer for about 1 hour, or until they are tender.
4. In a separate pan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
5. Add the cooked fava beans to the pan with the garlic. Using a fork or potato masher, mash the beans slightly, leaving some whole for texture.
6. Stir in the lemon juice, cumin, and salt. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to combine the flavors.
7. In a small bowl, mix the chopped parsley, diced tomatoes, and finely chopped red onion to create a fresh topping.
8. To serve, spoon the ful medames into a bowl, drizzle with the remaining olive oil, and top with the tomato-onion mixture and sliced hard-boiled eggs.
9. Enjoy with warm pita bread on the side for dipping!