Foul Mdammas

Serves 2
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Directions

  1. 1Drain the canned fava beans and rinse them well.
  2. 2Chop the garlic cloves, scallions, and fresh cilantro.
  3. 3In a pot, heat olive oil and fry the minced garlic and sliced scallions until fragrant.
  4. 4Add the rinsed fava beans and water to the pot.
  5. 5Season with cumin, salt, paprika, and dried parsley, then stir to combine.
  6. 6Let the beans cook until softened, then mash them with a potato masher.
  7. 7Remove from heat, stir in the lemon juice and chopped fresh cilantro, then drizzle with more olive oil before serving.

Ingredients

  • 16 oz fava bean
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2-3 garlic clove, minced
  • 2 scallion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup water (optional)
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp salt (optional)
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp dried parsley
  • 1/2 lemon, juiced
  • 1 tbsp cilantro, chopped
  • to garnish olive oil (optional)

Equipment

knifecutting boardpotwooden spoonpotato masher

Tips

  • Drain the liquid from the canned beans and rinse them thoroughly.
  • Add more water to the pot if you prefer a thinner consistency; skip this step if you prefer them thicker.
  • Adjust salt to your personal taste.
  • Serve with pita bread.