Egyptian Ful Medames Dip with Pita
A hearty and flavorful dip made from mashed fava beans, seasoned with garlic, lemon juice, and spices. Served with warm pita bread.
Ingredients
- 2 cans Canned Fava Beans
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon Paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley
- 4 pieces Pita Bread
Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.
Instructions
- 1Drain and rinse the fava beans.
- 2In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- 3Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute, or until fragrant.
- 4Add the fava beans, lemon juice, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper to the saucepan.
- 5Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the fava beans are heated through.
- 6Use a potato masher or immersion blender to mash the fava beans to a coarse or smooth consistency, depending on your preference.
- 7Stir in the chopped fresh parsley.
- 8Serve hot with warm pita bread for dipping.
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