Yummy Syrian style fool (Fava beans)

 

I first had this at my Syrian neighbor’s. We decided all three of us (The third was my Egyptian neighbor) to have breakfast together, and that each one of us would bring a dish with her. I am a big fan of fool (Fava beans in Arabic), but for breakfast? I was SkEpTiCal..although in Marrakesh sometimes people would eat bissara for there breakfast (Bissara is a bean puree), and that’s because it’s tasty, easy to make, keeps you full, but most importantly because it’s CHEAP. Hmmmm I guess, now I should introduce you to bissara Moroccan style. I wonder why I never thought about it!  Anyways, I loved the beans & for some reason I had a craving for them lately. I got the recipe from my neighbor, made it & now it’s your turn. She told me in Syria this is considered a main dish, but I like to serve it as a side dish or a salad 🙂

You’ll need:

1 can of fava beans (drained)

1 medium tomato (chopped into small cubes)

1 small onion chopped (I used spring onion)

1 or 2 Tbsp of lemon juice (adjust it to your liking) 

1 Tbsp parsley (better to use freshly chopped)

1 clove of garlic (crushed)

2 Tbsp olive oil

Salt to taste

Gently, mix all the ingredients and refrigerate until serving time. Can be served with bread on the side.