Published: by Absolutely Recipes, in the recipes category.

Spicy Ful Medames (Fava Beans) With Olive Oil And Chile Recipe.

Ingredients:

4 cloves garlic
1 1/2 TSPs cumin seeds, freshly toasted
2 TSPs chile flakes
Kosher salt
2 (15-ounce) cans fava beans
3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus more for serving
1 TBSP tahini
3 to 4 TBSPs lemon juice from 2 lemons, or more to taste

Recipe Instructions:

Put garlic cloves, cumin seeds, chile flakes, and a pinch of salt in a mortar and pestle and crush until seeds are cracked and garlic is in small, flimsy chunks.
If you don't have a mortar and pestle, mince garlic very fine.
Empty one can of fava beans (with liquid) into a medium saucepan; drain second can and add additional beans, garlic paste, olive oil, and tahini.
Cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until liquid retains some brothiness but turns thick and sauce-like, about 5 minutes.
Add lemon juice and salt to taste.
If desired, mash one third of beans with a potato masher for a thicker stew, or mash all beans for a rich dip.
Serve with additional olive oil at the table.

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