Egyptian Chili (Fava Bean Stew)

Recipe by: Natasha Williams

Ingredients :

Olive Oil
Small Yellow Onion, Diced
2 Medium Tomatoes, Chopped
Medium Green Pepper, or Two jalapenos
4 - 15oz. cans Fava Beans, Drained
1 Heaping tsp. ground cumin
1/2 tsp. ground coriander
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground turmeric (for color)
2 Stalks Green Onion, Chopped
2Tbs. Chopped Parsley, Diced
2Tbs. Cilantro, diced
2 cloves fresh garlic, diced
Feta Cheese (optional)

Instructions :
In a few teaspoons of oil, brown the onions. If you are using bell peppers, chop them and add after onions have browned. If you use the hot peppers, DO NOT chop them or your stew will be too hot! Instead, remove the stems and sauté them with the onions whole. Add beans and bring to a gentle boil. Add tomatoes and spices. Cook until stew thickens. Add fresh herbs, turn off heat. Add garlic. Use a potato masher to mash the beans ( That's what Mudammes means, 'mashed'). Top with crumbled feta, and drizzle with olive oil. Serve over rice, or with pita bread.

Submitted_by : Natasha Williams
City : Lexington
State : Ky
Country : USA
Home_Page_Title :Natasha's Cafe

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