Ethiopian Ful (Seasoned Fava Beans)

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Warm the fava beans with their cooking liquid and cumin.

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3 cups cooked fava beans with 1 cup cooking liquid

1 teaspoon ground cumin

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1 small red onion, finely chopped

1 tomato, diced

1 green chile, minced

1/2 teaspoon salt

Crumbled ayib or feta, optional

Make sure fava beans are completely softened before mashing for a smoother texture.

Fresh herbs should be chopped just before adding to maintain their flavor.

Allow the salad to sit for at least 30 minutes after preparing to enhance the flavors.

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