How to make Lebanese Fool (Fava Beans) | Fool Mdammas | Eats With Gasia

fava beans

🥗Healthier: edamame

💰Cheaper: canned chickpeas

Canned chickpeas are more accessible and budget-friendly.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is often less expensive and more neutral in flavor.

garlic

🥗Healthier: garlic powder

💰Cheaper: onion powder

Onion powder offers a similar flavor profile at a lower cost.

parsley

🥗Healthier: cilantro

💰Cheaper: spinach

Spinach is a more affordable leafy green that can add freshness.

Dice one onion.

Saute the onions until translucent.

Grate one tomato and add it to the onions.

Add two cans of fava beans.

Add water until it's leveled with the beans.

Mix and let it get to a boil.

Dice the second tomato and chop the parsley for garnish.

Season the beans with salt, cumin, aleppo pepper, garlic, and lemon.

Add a tablespoon of parsley and the diced tomatoes, then add olive oil.

Mix and turn off the heat.

Set the table with sides and enjoy.

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