Fava Beans 2 cn Cooked fava beans (Sahadi brand is good)
1 Clove garlic; peeled
1 ts Salt
1 Fresh tomato; finely chopped
1 (up to) 2 Scallions; chopped
1 lg -or- 2 sm Lemons; juice of
Olive oil
Heat the beans and liquid to nearly boiling. Mash garlic and salt
to a paste in a medium bowl. Add the tomato and scallions to the
bowl. Drain the beans, reserving a few tablespoons of the cooking
liquid. Add the beans and reserved liquid to the bowl. Add the lemon
juice to the bowl. Add olive oil (approx 1/8 C) to moisten everything.
Stir and adjust seasoning. Salt for slight flavor. Olive oil for
body. Lemon juice should not be overpowering, counter with olive oil
or reserved liquid. Serve with warm pita on flat plates, without
utensils!
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