🫘 Ful Medames (Stewed Fava Beans)

Method

1. Tip the can of fava beans with its liquid into a small pot and add 3–4 tbsp water.

2. Heat over medium heat for 5 minutes until it boils and the beans soften.

3. Crush the garlic with the pinch of salt and squeeze the half lemon (and dice the tomato and finely chop the parsley if using).

4. Lower the heat and lightly mash the beans with a masher so about half stay whole.

5. Add the garlic and 1/2 tsp cumin and stir for 1 minute over low heat, then take off the heat and add the lemon juice.

6. If using tahini, loosen it with 1 tbsp water and stir it into the beans until creamy.

7. Pour the beans into a dish, drizzle with the 2 tbsp olive oil, and top with the tomato, parsley and chili if using.

8. Serve hot straight away with bread for dipping.

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