Ful Medames

Servings: 2-4

INGREDIENTS

• 2 cans fava beans, drained and rinsed
• 1⁄4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1⁄4 cup olive oil, plus more to garnish
• 2 tsp. ground cumin
• 1⁄4 tsp. cayenne
• 4 cloves garlic, peeled and mashed
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 2 hard-boiled eggs, cut into 6 wedges each
• 2 tbsp. finely chopped parsley

DIRECTIONS

1. Place beans in a 2-qt. saucepan and cover with water by 1 inch. 
2. Place over medium heat, and bring to a boil; cook until beans are tender (about 8 minutes).
3. Drain beans, and transfer to a bowl; add juice, oil, cumin, cayenne, garlic, and salt and pepper. Stir until beans are slightly broken up. 
4. Transfer to a serving platter, and surround with egg wedges; drizzle with more oil, and sprinkle with parsley before serving.