Ethiopian Ful Medames (Stewed Fava Beans)

Ingredients

• 1 cup Dried Fava Beans
• 6 cups Water
• 1/2 medium Onion
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 1 medium Tomato
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon Paprika
• 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
• 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
• 1/2 teaspoon Salt
• 1/4 teaspoon Pepper

Instructions

1. 1Soak fava beans in water overnight.
2. 2Drain and rinse fava beans. Place them in a pot with fresh water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 1-1.5 hours, or until beans are tender.
3. 3While beans are cooking, sauté diced onion and garlic in olive oil until softened.
4. 4Add diced tomato, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes.
5. 5Add the cooked bean mixture and simmer for another 15 minutes.
6. 6Stir in lemon juice. Serve hot with gluten free bread or injera.

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