Ful Medames (Fava Bean Stew) with Pita Bread

Ingredients

• 2 cans (15oz) Fava beans
• 1/2 medium Onion
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 1 medium Tomato
• 1/2 tsp Cumin
• 2 tbsp Lemon juice
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 4 pieces Whole wheat pita bread

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

Instructions

1. 1Dice the onion and mince the garlic. Chop the tomato.
2. 2Heat the olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. 3Add the tomato and cumin. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
4. 4Drain and rinse the fava beans. Add them to the pot along with 1/2 cup of water. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes, or until heated through.
5. 5Stir in the lemon juice.
6. 6Serve hot with whole wheat pita bread.

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