Ful Medames

Ingredients

• •Fava beans
• •Garlic
• •Lemon juice
• •Olive oil
• •Cumin
• •Parsley

Steps

1. 1Simmer dried fava beans slowly in water for a couple of hours, until they turn very soft, or use pre-cooked or canned beans for a quicker version.
2. 2Drain the beans, reserving a little of the cooking liquid.
3. 3Return the beans to the pot and mash them partially with a fork or potato masher, leaving some texture rather than pureeing completely.
4. 4Stir in crushed garlic, a squeeze of lemon juice, and a pinch of ground cumin, adding a splash of the reserved liquid if the mixture seems dry.
5. 5Warm the beans through over low heat, stirring gently.
6. 6Spoon the beans into a shallow serving bowl.
7. 7Drizzle generously with olive oil and scatter chopped parsley over the top.
8. 8Serve warm alongside flatbread, chopped tomato, and onion.