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: 2 tablespoons and 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, divided; 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice; ¼ cup canned garbanzo beans, drained; 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped flat-leaf parsley; Canned fava beans (foul moudammas), found in specialty markets or online.; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 large clove garlic; 1 (15-ounce) can of fava 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
Vegan
Gluten-free
Brunch
Mediterranean
Breakfast

Method

Prepare Ahead

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