Fava Beans

Ingredients (use vegan versions):

• 2 cans cooked fava beans (Sahadi brand is good)
  
• 1 clove garlic, peeled
  
• 1 teaspoon salt
  
• 1 fresh tomato, finely chopped
  
• 1-2 scallions, chopped
  
• juice from 1 lg or 2 small lemons
  
• olive oil
  

Directions:

Heat the beans and liquid to nearly boiling. Mash garlic and salt to
a paste in a medium bowl. Add the tomato and scallions to the bowl.
Drain the beans, reserving a few tablespoons of the cooking liquid.
Add the beans and reserved liquid to the bowl. Add the lemon juice to
the bowl. Add olive oil (approx 1/8 C) to moisten everything.

Stir and adjust seasoning. Salt for slight flavor. Olive oil for
body. Lemon juice should not be overpowering, counter with olive oil
or reserved liquid. Serve with warm pita on flat plates, without
utensils!

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