Title: Puree of Fava Beans
Categories: Ethnic Vegetarian
Yield: 4 Servings

1/2	lb	Dried fava beans, soaked
3		Garlic cloves
1	ts	Cumin seeds
		Olive oil
		Salt
1/4	ts	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).

Paula Wolfert, "couscous & Other Good Food From Morocco"

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