Foul Mudammas (Egyptian Mashed Fava Bean Dip)
original recipe - http://www.anediblemosaic.com/foul-mudammas-egyptian-mashed-fava-beans-with-olive-oil-lemon-juice-and-garlic/
This hearty vegan bean-based dish is flavored with cumin, lemon, and garlic, and brightened by the addition of fresh herbs and vegetables. It hails from Egypt and is enjoyed as a traditional breakfast across the Middle East, but it's perfect for any meal of the day.
Ingredients
1 (15 oz) can fava beans (sometimes called broad beans or foul mudammas), with liquid
1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained (or double the fava beans)
½ cup (120 ml) water
2 cloves garlic, crushed in a mortar and pestle with ½ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon cumin
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 small tomato, diced
½ small onion, minced
4 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 lemon, wedged
Instructions
Bring the fava beans (with liquid), chickpeas, and water to a simmer in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Turn off heat and use the back of a spoon to mash some of the beans (about ½ cup) against the side of the pot.
Stir in the garlic, lemon juice, cumin, and black pepper.
Transfer the beans to 1 large or 4 small serving dishes; drizzle on the olive oil and arrange the tomato, onion, and parsley on top in a decorative way.
Serve with lemon wedges to squeeze on top.
