1lb. dried fava beans
juice of 3 to 4 lemons
1/3 cup olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 glove garlic, minced (optional)
1/2 cup parsley, minced
salt and black papper to taste
Soak dried fava beans overnight. Rinse well and place in a large pot. Add plenty of water. Cover and cook slowly until beans are soft. The water, at this time, will be mostly absorbed and evaporated. Remove from heat. Add remaining ingredients. Mix well. Chill and serve on bed of parsley.
FULL MUDAMMAS WITH FRESH FAVA BEANS
2lb.fresh green fava beans
dressing ingredients above
You may substitute fresh fava beans for the dried beans. Boil young and tender fresh green fava beans in their shells until done, then cut into 1 inch pieces. Add dressing ingredients, chill and serve. For large fresh green fava beans, remove from jackets; then boil the beans until tender.
RECIPE NOTE: *dried fava beans are available at Niddle Eastern specialty sstores. Canned fava beans are also abailable and may be used instead of cooking dried beans.