Egyptian Ful Medames with Gluten-Free Pita

Ingredients

• 2 cans Fava Beans
• 4 cloves Garlic
• 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
• 1 tsp Cumin
• 2 tbsp Olive Oil
• 1 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Pepper
• 0.25 cup Fresh Parsley
• 4 pieces Gluten-Free Pita Bread

Instructions

1. 1Open the 2 cans of fava beans and drain them into a colander. Rinse the fava beans under cool running water, then set them aside to drain.
2. 2Place a medium saucepan on the stovetop and set the heat to medium (350°F / 175°C). Add the 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the saucepan. Once the oil is shimmering, add the 4 cloves of minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, until you can smell its fragrance.
3. 3Add the drained fava beans to the saucepan along with the 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, 1 teaspoon of cumin, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 0.5 teaspoon of pepper. Stir everything together. Cook for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. The beans should be heated through and some should start to break down and mash slightly.
4. 4While the beans are cooking, prepare the garnish. Finely chop the 0.25 cup of fresh parsley.
5. 5When the fava beans are heated through and slightly mashed, remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in most of the chopped fresh parsley, reserving a little for garnish.
6. 6Warm the 4 pieces of gluten-free pita bread. You can do this by placing them in a warm oven, toaster, or microwave for a few minutes until they are soft and warm.
7. 7Serve the ful medames immediately, spooning it into bowls. Garnish with the reserved chopped fresh parsley. Serve with the warm gluten-free pita bread on the side.

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