Dairy-Free Ful Medames (Egyptian Fava Beans)

Ingredients

• 1 cup Dried Fava Beans
• 6 cups Water
• 4 cloves Garlic
• 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
• 4 tbsp Olive Oil
• 1 tsp Cumin
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

1. 1Soak fava beans in water overnight.
2. 2Drain and rinse the fava beans. Place them in a pot with 6 cups of fresh water.
3. 3Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 2-3 hours, or until the beans are very tender.
4. 4Mash some of the beans to create a creamy consistency.
5. 5Stir in minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, cumin, and salt.
6. 6Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

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