Lebanese Ful Medames

Preparation and cooking time: 35 to 45 minutes Serves 4

INGREDIENTS

• 4 eggs
• 2 15-oz. cans of field beans, undrained
• 2 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped
• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• juice of 1 lemon (about 3 tbsp.)
• 1 tsp. salt
• 4 tbsp. chopped parsley
• 2 chopped scallions
• lemon wedges

 Method:

1. Place eggs in a medium saucepan and cover with cold water. Place over medium heat until water boils, reduce heat, and simmer for 15 minutes. Drain water from saucepan and run cold water over eggs until they are cool. Peel cooked eggs, cut into quarters, and set aside.
2. In a large saucepan, combine beans and their liquid with garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, and salt. Mix well. Simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for about 10 to 15 minutes, or until heated through.
3. Pour beans into individual bowls. Garnish with hard-cooked eggs, parsley, scallions, and lemon wedges, and serve with pita bread.

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