Fava Beans Vegan Stew - فول اخضر صيامي

Ingredients

• 1 pound green fava beans, stems out and chop into squares
• 4-5 garlic cloves crushed
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1/4- 1/2 cup of hot water

Instructions

1. 1

   Warm olive oil then add crushed garlic, sauté for 2-3 minutes.

2. 2

   Add chopped fava beans and mix well with the garlic and oil.

3. 3

   Add water, cover and turn heat into medium/low and let it simmer for about 20 minutes.

4. 4

   Uncover, if the mix looks very dry add some more water. Then add salt, cumin powder, mix and cover for 4 more minutes. If the beans are soft, then it’s ready.

5. 5

   Serve with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, eat alone or with bread.