Ful Medames

Directions

1. 1
   Add the fava beans with their liquid in a large Dutch oven and heat them over medium heat for 10 minutes.In a bowl, combine the garlic, salt, and lemon juice.
2. 2
   Transfer the warmed beans to another bowl.Using a mortar, mash the beans until just over half of the mixture is puréed.
3. 3
   Add the mixture of garlic, lemon juice and cumin.
4. 4
   Mix.
5. 5
   Add the Cayenne pepper (or other red chili pepper).
6. 6
   Serve the ful medames with a teaspoon of chopped parsley and tomatoes, and drizzle with olive oil.