Perfect Slow-Cooked Fava Beans Recipe | Easy & Healthy Middle Eastern Staple

Soak the dry fava beans in 6 cups of water overnight or for at least 8 hours.

Rinse the soaked fava beans thoroughly and transfer them to a slow cooker.

Add the split-shelled fava beans, yellow lentils, tomato sauce, 7 cups of water, and lemon juice to the slow cooker.

Set the slow cooker on low heat and let it cook for 4-6 hours, stirring and checking every hour to ensure the beans are soft and the flavors are well combined.

Once cooked, serve hot as a side dish or as the base for another recipe.

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