Fava Bean Egyptian Breakfast
(4 servings)
- 1 15-ounce can of fava beans - drained
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1/2 cup tomato sauce
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1 medium onion - chopped
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3 Tablespoons canola or vegetable oil
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
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1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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lemon (optional)
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olive oil (optional)
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pita bread
In a large skillet on medium/high heat, heat oil and saute onions for about 4 minutes. Add tomato sauce, spices and salt. Reduct heat to medium/low and allow mixture to cook 4 more minutes.
Add fava beans and carefully mash the beans withg a fork in the skillet.
Cover and allwo to cook for 5 more minutes.
Serve with pita bread. If desired, drizzle a little fresh lemon juice or olive oil over the top.
Also known as "Fooll Mudammes" - this is a common breakfast dish in the Middle East.
Mr Breakfast would like to thank CurtAndMary for this recipe.
Recipe number 1350. Submitted 9/23/2004.
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