Ful Medames with Tahini-Free Topping

Ingredients

• 1 cup Dried Fava Beans
• 6 cups Water
• 4 cloves Garlic
• 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
• 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1/4 teaspoon Pepper
• 1/4 cup Sunflower Seeds
• 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice (topping)
• 1 clove Garlic (topping)
• 1 tablespoon Water (topping)
• 2 tablespoons Chopped Parsley
• 1/2 cup Diced Tomatoes

Instructions

1. 1Soak fava beans in water overnight.
2. 2Drain and rinse the soaked beans. Place in a pot with 6 cups of fresh water.
3. 3Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1-2 hours, or until beans are very tender.
4. 4Mash some of the beans to create a thicker consistency.
5. 5Stir in garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
6. 6For the topping: Blend sunflower seeds, lemon juice, garlic, and water until smooth.
7. 7Serve the ful medames topped with the sunflower seed mixture, parsley, and tomatoes.

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