Fava Beans with Garlic and Lemon

Name: Fava Beans with Garlic and Lemon (Foul Moudammus (fool moo-dum-mus))
Yield: Serves 4
Cuisine: Lebanese
Ingredients: Canned fava beans (foul moudammas), found in specialty markets or online.; 2 tablespoons and 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, divided; 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 large clove garlic; 1 (15-ounce) can of fava beans, drained; 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped flat-leaf parsley; ¼ cup canned garbanzo beans, drained

Foul Moudammus (fool moo-dum-mus)

Preparation info

Serves
4

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Classic Lebanese Cuisine

By Kamal Al-Faqih

Published 2009

About

This delicious combination of warm fava beans mixed with fresh garlic and lemon juice is traditionally offered at breakfast, brunch, or with mezza finger foods. Lemon and garlic seem to draw the deep flavor out of the beans. Adjust the garlic, lemon, and salt to your taste.

Ingredients

Special Ingredients

Canned fava beans (foul moudammas), found in specialty markets or online.

Asia
Lebanon
Side dish
Brunch
Vegan
Breakfast
Mediterranean
Gluten-free

Method

Prepare Ahead

You can prepare the beans a couple of days in advance and refrigerate until needed. Serve as directed.