Foul bil zeit (fava beans with olive oil)

Instructions

1. If using dried fava beans, soak them overnight, then drain and cook them in fresh water for 40 to 45 minutes until tender. If using canned beans, simply rinse them.
2. Finely slice the onion and fry it for 5 minutes in 2 tablespoons of olive oil until translucent.
3. Add the crushed garlic and the cumin, then fry for 1 minute.
4. Stir in the drained beans with a little of their cooking water and simmer for 10 minutes so they absorb the flavours.
5. Mash some of the beans lightly with a fork to bind the mixture, then season with salt and lemon juice.
6. Serve in bowls, drizzled with olive oil, sprinkled with chopped parsley and sweet paprika.