Ful Medames

Ingredients

• 2 cups (450 g) small dried fava beans, soaked in water overnight and drained
• 1 Tbsp (15 g) salt plus to taste
• 1 Tbsp (15 ml) olive oil plus more for garnish
• 4 or 5 (16 g) garlic cloves, minced
• 2 (about 7 oz / 200 g) tomatoes, puréed (chop the tomatoes and blend until smooth)
• 2 tsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 2 tsp freshly ground cumin
• 1 tsp red chile powder
• Sliced onions for garnish
• Chopped tomatoes for garnish
• Chopped parsley for garnish