4 Servings
1/2 lb dried fava beans, soaked
3 garlic cloves
1 t cumin seeds
1 olive oil
1 salt
1/4 t 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).
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