The national dish of Egypt. Slow-cooked fava beans mashed with olive oil, lemon, garlic, and cumin. Topped with a fried egg, fresh tomatoes, and herbs. Eaten for breakfast across the Middle East and North Africa.

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Stephanie Sharpe

@steph

4 months ago

The national dish of Egypt. Slow-cooked fava beans mashed with olive oil, lemon, garlic, and cumin. Topped with a fried egg, fresh tomatoes, and herbs. Eaten for breakfast across the Middle East and North Africa.

Recipe

Ingredients

·2 cans fava beans drained

·4 cloves garlic minced

·Juice of 2 lemons

·1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

·1 tsp cumin

·Salt and pepper

·Fresh parsley and tomatoes to top

·Fried eggs optional

·Warm pita to serve

Instructions

1.Heat fava beans in a saucepan with a splash of water.

2.Mash roughly — leave some whole for texture.

3.Stir in garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and cumin.

4.Season generously with salt and pepper.

5.Transfer to a serving bowl. Top with parsley and diced tomatoes.

6.Drizzle with extra olive oil. Serve with warm pita and fried eggs.

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