Fool Ma’ Tomatin (Palestinian Fava Beans and Tomatoes)( Legumes – Fava beans )

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INGREDIENTS:

• 4 T olive oil
  
• 2 medium onions, finely chopped
  
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  
• 2 cups fresh shelled fava beans
  
• 2 T finely chopped fresh cilantro
  
• 1/4 t chili powder
  
• 1/4 t cumin
  
• Salt and pepper to taste
  
• 2 cups stewed tomatoes
  

METHOD:
Heat oil in a saucepan and stir fry onions and garlic until they begin to brown. Add beans and cilantro and stir fry a few more minutes. Stir in remaining ingredients and add water to barely covered beans; bring to a boil.

Cover; then turn heat to low and simmer for about an hour, adding a little water if necessary. Serve hot or cold.