Ful Medames with Pita

Ingredients

Quantities are for one portion.

• 0.5lemon, juiced
• 30 mlolive oil
• 30 gred onion, finely diced
• 1pita bread
• salt to taste
• 1 tspground cumin
• 100 gcanned chickpeas, drained
• 50 gtomato, diced
• 2garlic cloves, minced
• 200 gcanned fava beans (broad beans), drained
• 10 gfresh parsley, chopped

Method

1. In a small pot, warm the fava beans and chickpeas with a splash of water over low heat until simmering.
2. Transfer the warm beans to a bowl and partially mash them with a fork, leaving some beans whole for texture.
3. Stir the minced garlic, ground cumin, and lemon juice into the mashed bean mixture, seasoning generously with salt.
4. Spread the warm ful onto a serving plate or shallow bowl and drizzle the olive oil heavily over the surface.
5. Garnish the dish with the diced tomato, red onion, and chopped fresh parsley.
6. Serve immediately with the warm pita bread for scooping up the hearty dip.