Egyptian Fava Bean Stew (Ful Medames)

Ingredients

• 1 cup Dried fava beans
• 6 cups Water
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 2 tbsp Lemon juice
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 tsp Cumin
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1/2 tsp Black pepper
• 2 tbsp Chopped parsley

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

Instructions

1. 1Rinse the fava beans and soak them in water overnight or for at least 8 hours.
2. 2Drain the fava beans and place them in a pot with fresh water.
3. 3Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1-2 hours, or until the beans are very tender.
4. 4Mash some of the beans to create a thicker consistency.
5. 5Stir in minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, cumin, salt, and pepper.
6. 6Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.

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