Ful Medames

Ingredients

• 2 cans fava beans (or chickpeas), with liquid
• 3 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 lemon, juiced
• 1 tsp cumin
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tomato, diced
• Parsley, chili, and warm pita

Method

1. Warm the beans in their liquid with the cumin, then mash about half against the pot for a creamy-chunky texture.
2. Off the heat, stir in the crushed garlic, lemon juice, and a big pinch of salt — brightness is everything here.
3. Spoon into a bowl, make a well, and flood it with olive oil.
4. Top with tomato, parsley, and chili, and scoop with warm pita.