We make this as part of a traditional near east meal* featuring ingredients from Bible times
2 cups canned fava beans (16oz)
2 TBSP extra virgin olive oil
1/2 onion, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp cumin
1/2 cup water
1/2 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
2 lemons, juiced
Optional:
Tomato wedges
Sliced hard boiled egg
Chopped parsley
Thinly sliced red onion
- Heat olive oil over medium heat. Fry the onion until translucent/golden. Add garlic/cumin, saute 1 minute. Add fava beans then ½ cup water to the skillet.
- Bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to medium, season with salt, pepper. Cover skillet and simmer for 10 minutes, until beans are tender. Remove lid and continue to cook until liquid is reduced about half.
- Pour bean mixture into a bowl. Squeeze in fresh lemon juice. Mash to a semi smooth consistency. Should be more chunky than creamy.
- Serve with warm pita bread, tomatoes, egg, parsley, onion if desired.
As part of a biblical meal, serve with flatbread (pita), cucumber, olives, crackers, goat cheese, cantaloupe (muskmelon), and whole or chopped dates.
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