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Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Appetizers Vegetarian
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/2 lb Dried fava beans, soaked
3 ea Garlic cloves
1 t Cumin seeds
Olive oil
Salt
1/4 ts Za'atar OR use thyme,
-- oregano or marjoram
Drain & skin the soaked fava beans. Cover with fresh
water & cook gently with the garlic & cumin seeds
until the beans are tender. Drain.
Puree the beans. Stir in enough olive oil & a littel
water, to give the puree a soupy consistency. Season
with salt & beat well. Heat just before serving with
a little more olive oil & a sprinkling of the za'atar.
Serve with Arab bread & a bowl of mixed spices (ground
cumin, cayenne & salt).
