Ful Medames with Hummus

Course: Appetizers / Snacks, Entrees
Difficulty: Easy
Pulse Type: Beans, Chickpeas
Specialty Diet: Gluten Free
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
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Ingredients

  • 2 14 oz can fava beans drained
  • 1/2 cup olive oil plus more for serving
  • 4 large cloves garlic smashed or very finely minced
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 3/4 tsp salt kosher
  • 1 batch hummus
  • onions chopped, for serving
  • parsley fresh, for serving; chopped
  • eggs hard boiled; for serving
  • cumin or la boîte’s izak blend or crushed red pepper
  • pepper for sprinkling
  • pita bread fresh, for serving

Instructions

  1. in a large skillet, combine the beans and olive oil and bring to a simmer over medium heat. simmer for 5-10 minutes, until soft, mash them up with a wooden spoon to your desired consistency, and then mix in the garlic, lemon juice, and salt. taste and make adjustments as desired. to serve, spread a plate or shallow bowl with hummus, top with a plop of ful, a sprinkle of chopped onions, fresh parsley, and a hard boiled egg or two. drizzle with a coating of olive oil and then sprinkle with cumin and crushed red pepper or izak. serve with warm fresh pita and enjoy!