Lebanese Foul Mudammas (Stewed Fava Beans)
A traditional Lebanese breakfast of slow-cooked fava beans seasoned with lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil. Served with pita bread and fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Dried Fava Beans
- 6 cups Water
- 4 cloves Garlic
- 0.25 cup Lemon Juice
- 0.25 cup Olive Oil
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 cup Fresh Parsley
- 1 cup Diced Tomatoes
- 4 pieces Pita Bread
Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.
Instructions
- 1Rinse the fava beans and soak them in water overnight.
- 2Drain the fava beans and place them in a large pot with 6 cups of water.
- 3Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1-1.5 hours, or until the beans are very tender.
- 4Mash some of the beans with a fork to create a creamy texture.
- 5Stir in minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, cumin, and salt.
- 6Simmer for another 10 minutes.
- 7Garnish with fresh parsley and diced tomatoes.
- 8Serve hot with pita bread.
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