Foul m’dammas is a dip traditionally eaten for breakfast, but it can also be a healthy protein packed snack for anytime of the day. Scoop morsels with pita bread and enjoy with sliced tomatoes, sliced cucumbers and fresh mint on the side.
MAKES: 4 servings
INGREDIENTS:
- 10 oz (about 1½ cups) canned fava beans (also sold as “broad beans”)
- 2 cloves garlic, mashed
- juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 hot red chili, seeded and chopped
- sea salt
- ½ cup parsley, chopped
- 1 tomato, diced
- extra virgin olive oil
INSTRUCTIONS:
- In a saucepan heat the fava beans and the liquid from the can until it boils, and then remove the saucepan from the heat. Using a slotted spoon, remove the fava beans from the water and place in a bowl.
- Add the mashed garlic, lemon juice, cumin and chili. Lightly mash the mixture, keeping most of the beans whole. Season with salt. If the mixture is too thick add some of the cooking water to loosen it. To serve, place the fava bean dip in a bowl, garnish with the parsley and diced tomatoes and drizzle with the olive oil.
- Serve hot with fresh pita bread, along with sliced tomatoes, hot peppers and fresh mint on the side.
