Creamy fava beans drizzled with a spicy green dressing: the ‘rich man’s breakfast’ made even fuller with charred olives
, often referred to as simply ful, is a popular breakfast dish in Egypt and parts of the Middle East. Packed with protein, it’s a great way to start the day, particularly if you follow a plant-based diet. Having said that, I regularly make it as a quick dinner with pitta, and I’ve even been known to pop an egg on top, too. I like to add charred olives to the traditional dressing, alongside parsley, tomato and cumin, because I love the depth of flavour they bring.
Put two tablespoons of olive oil in the hot frying pan, turn down the heat to medium-low, then add the onion and half the garlic, and saute for 10 minutes, until the onions are soft but not coloured. Stir in the cumin, then add the drained beans and 200ml of the reserved bean liquid. Bring to a boil, season to taste, then turn down the heat to low and cook for about 10 minutes.
While the beans are cooking, make the dressing. Put the chilli in a mortar with the remaining garlic and a good pinch of salt, then bash with the pestle until broken down and creamy. Add the chopped parsley to the mix, and pound that in, too. Halve one of the lemons, squeeze in its juice, then stir in a couple of tablespoons of oil to loosen, or to taste.
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