Fool Medemmas -- Fava Beans

Submitted by Chef Baby Hippo

"Yet another Egyptian Marie Henein recipe. Serves 4. This is a way of preparing fava beans, which are commonly eaten as a breakfast food in Egypt. The ingredients tend to be common for the dish but may be varied in their quantities."

 

• Ready In: 7mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Yields: 4 bowls
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 (16 ounce) can cooked fava beans
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 large tomatoes, diced
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1⁄4 cup parsley, chopped
• 2 fresh squeezed lemons
• salt, pepper, and red chili pepper, to taste
• pita bread (optional)

directions

1. Pour the beans into a pot and bring to a boil. Mix them well and add remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil again, then reduce to medium heat and cook for about 5 minutes. This dish is usually eaten with pita bread.