Foul Moudammus (Fava Beans with Garlic and Lemon)

Foul  Moudammus (Fava Beans with Garlic and Lemon)

Ingredients

1 can of fava beans (foul moudammus)
1 Spanish Onion
8 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 Fresh Tomato
1 clove garlic
Olive Oil
Lemon
Salt
Pepper
Allspice
Paprika

Directions

Drain a can of foul moudammus (found in specialty stores, Samir’s in Syracuse)
and place in a bowl.
Chop a spanish onion and add to the beans
Chop a tomato, add to bowl
Chop parsley so that you have 8 tablespoons
Mix all together.
Meanwhile, chop a clove garlic and add 1/2 teaspoon salt. Mash to a pulp using a pestle. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil, the juice of 1 lemon,  1/4 teaspoon pepper, 1 teaspoon allspice and a shake of paprika. Mix into the bean mixture.

Serve with pita bread and cucumber slices.