'Ful' (Fava Bean Dip)

'Ful' (Fava Bean Dip)

Ingredients

  • 2 cans of fava beans 
  • 3 garlic cloves 
  • 1 jalapeño
  • 1/2 cup lemon juice 
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt 
  • ¼ tahini, optional

For the topping:

  • 1 small tomato, finely chopped
  • 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
  • Jalapeño, sliced
  • Parsley
  • Olive oil 

Method

  • Drain & wash beans, add them to a pan with just enough water to cover. Bring to the boil & simmer on low until beans are soft, approximately 15 minutes.
In the meantime, make the zesty dressing. 
  • In a mortar & pestle, smash the garlic & jalapeño with 1 teaspoon of salt.
  • Add the lemon juice, 2 tablespoons of olive oil & lemon juice. Mix well. If using tahini, add this now.
  • Once beans are soft enough to squash between fingers, turn off the heat.
  • Drain the  cooking water & reserve it as needed. Add the garlic lemon dressing to the foul & use the back of a fork to roughly mash the beans checking consistency & adding some of the cooking water as needed to reach desired consistency. 
  • Garnish with tomato, onion, jalapeño & parsley. Drizzle with more extra virgin olive oil & serve immediately.

Notes:

  • An additional chopped tomato can be mixed through the foul if desired
  • This dish is best served immediately 
  • The jalapeño doesn’t make the overall dish spicy

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