Ful Medames Dip with Pita Bread
A simple and flavorful dip made from mashed fava beans, garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil. Served with warm pita bread.
Ingredients
- 1 15-oz can Canned Fava Beans
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
- 3 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1/2 teaspoon Cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 4 pieces Pita Bread
Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.
Instructions
- 1Open the 1 15-oz can of Canned Fava Beans. Pour the beans into a fine-mesh sieve set over a bowl. Rinse the beans under cool running water for about 30 seconds. Let them drain thoroughly for at least 1 minute.
- 2Peel the 2 cloves of Garlic. Place the drained fava beans, peeled garlic cloves, 2 tablespoons of Lemon Juice, 3 tablespoons of Olive Oil, 1/2 teaspoon of Cumin, and 1/4 teaspoon of Salt into the bowl of a food processor.
- 3Secure the lid on the food processor. Process the mixture for 1 to 2 minutes, or until it is completely smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula if needed to ensure everything is incorporated.
- 4Place the 4 pieces of Pita Bread directly on the oven rack. Warm the pita bread in a preheated oven at 175°C for 5 to 7 minutes, or until they are soft and warm to the touch.
- 5Spoon the ful medames dip into a serving bowl. Serve the dip immediately with the warm pita bread.
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