2 cups dried brown fava beans
3 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)
2 medium onions, finely chopped
2 medium tomatoes, diced
1 cup finely chopped parsley
2 tbsp. cumin
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
salt, pepper and ground red pepper, to taste

Add beans to a medium size pot, cover with 2-inches of water, bring to a rapid boil, reduce heat to medium and cook until beans are soft, or about 30 minutes.

Drain beans, rinse with cold water and remove outer (translucent) shell from each bean.

Put beans back into pot, mash with fork or potato masher, add rest of ingredients and cook over medium heat, stirring often, for another five minutes.

Serve in individual bowls with scrambled or fried eggs and warm Pita Bread or Eastern Style flat bread. Keep Extra Virgin Olive Oil on the table as individuals may use more.

Submitted by: Bertie (Paul) Webber