I really didn't like this. I was expecting more of a hummus consistency with fava beans and it ended up being more like a stew.

My husband is Egyptian and we make this (ful) at least once per week. Usually, we sautee the onion and tomato in some olive oil first... then add the garlic... then add in the rinsed, canned beans. Mash them with a fork. And let cook. Add salt & pepper, cumin, and 1 T or so of tahini. A little lemon and parsley to finish. Divine. Really good served with eggs too... hard boiled are more traditional, but we also do sunny-side up and poached. The yolky-bean mixture is yummy.

Wessam and Imanlady are right... This is the way I learned from my Lebanese mother in-law...Absolutely cook this with hummus beans- chickpeas- as well. Drain the beans, rinse, and boil for about 4 minutes. Meanwhile, crush+ grind garlic and 1/2 tsp. salt in a bowl with a "toom'/wooden crusher. Then, add lemon juice, and drain beans and stir into the mixture. You are going to add olive oil and more lemon juice when you start to eat it anyways- its part of the way ou eat it. Also, you can add the sauteed garlic/onions and tomatoes and spices- cooked alltogether, on top or mixed in, and we do sprinkle on the parsley. We eat it with pita, and also with cut radishes, hard boiled eggs, and fresh green onions, even garden greens. My oldest was eating green onions when she was 3 this way. My youngest finds the accessories too complicated- but asks for this at least 3x a week. Yes, you are going to have garlic breath from Hell UNLESS you chew on fresh parlsey sprigs after!! Its the only thing that works. And, if you ever wondered why cultural people kinda smell funny, its because of the amount of garlic they eat...but they are the healthiest because of it!! How many Egyptians or middle-Easterns come down with a cold when they are eating their traditional food? Barely any. The garlic gets into your blood and kills viruses and germs. Proven fact. When I was first married and eating alot of garlic, my mom told me I stunk- even though I am an obsessively clean person! - and she is Fren

Incredible! Made as stated, with the exception of adding the fresh parsley at the very last minute. Very very tasty!

Wonderful recipe! Thank you! I found frozen fava beans at Whole Foods and didn't know what to do with them. This was great! I changed it just a bit based on the Egyptian reviewer. I sauteed onion and garlic in olive oil over medium heat. I added my thawed fava beans, cumin, salt, and pepper and cooked for about 5 minutes. I added chopped grape tomatoes (it was all I had) and cooked for another 3 minutes to soften. I added this to the blender with a little chopped parsley and the juice of 2 lemons. Delicious! The texture was velvetty smooth and the flavor was great. I plan to serve it warm with toasted pita triangles but it would probably be good cold also. It would also be a great soup thinned out with a little chicken or vegetable stock. A keeper!

Pretty good..... My husband is from Egypt and when my inlaws are here we eat it almost every morning for breakfast (I hated it at first cause I hate beans but once i had it pureed I was hooked and now I love this for breakfast, pureed or not). A few notes: Fava beans are a little smelly straight out of the can, don't be scared, they will not taste this way. Definitely saute the onions in olive oil first, then when they are soft add the tomatoes until they are soft as well. Add this to the boiled fava beans. You can puree it (if you are really not a bean person) or mash it a little bit with a potato masher or fork. 1/4 cup of lemon juice is too much for 1 can of beans. i would start with 2-3 T and add if necessary. Cumin is necessary and I recommend 1/4 teaspoon of salt. I don't use red pepper. For a time, I was not putting it in (because i think canned beans have enough sodium already) but there is definitely a difference in taste. If you are concerned about sodium you can drain the fluid out of the can and replace it with an equal part of water. 1 1/2 T oil may not be enough depending on your tastes. Mix that amount into the dish, and they you will need more to garnish the top with (I have seen my Mother in law use up to a quarter cup of oil but that is A LOT and another reason i hated this dish at first, I kept asking my husband "Why is she drowing it in oil, how fattening!" however i have come to appreciate the taste and sometimes have to dip back into the serving

I am rating this five stars because this is a great dish, all the ingredients are correct, however the method is not. First, you saute the onion and tomatoes, until wilted. Then you add the canned fava beans and let it cook, while mushing with your fork. You add all the spices you wish to add (red pepper flakes is optional) and cumin is a MUST, however we dont add lemon, and parsley is only for garnish. I am arabic, this isnt just an Egyptian dish its a dish from the Arab cuisine.

Not bad but not great...something seems to be missing.

This was OK. Nutritious and easy to make. Before I squeezed lemon juice in it, it tasted just like refried beans but lemon made a big difference in flavor. My Israeli friend told me that this dish is good when hummus is mixed in.

I made this just as is and I found it really delicious.

This is a great recipe, very tasty. I like to mash the beans a little and we eat it with pita bread.

I make a variation of these about once a week. I usually end up serving them for a supper or for brunch. I heat some olive oil on the stovetop and add some minced garlic which sautes for a few minutes. Then, add the fava beans with liquid from can, salt, pepper, cumin, lemon juice, and a tablespoon of tahini. Let this simmer for 5 to 10 minutes. Then, lightly mash some of the mixture to thicken it up -- fava beans mixture is not as thick or pastey as hummus. Add a tablespoon of freshly chopped parsley and mix in. Serve in a bowl with a drizzle of olive oil on the top and some diced tomato and diced sweet onion in the center for garnish.

After reading thru some reviews I replaced the parsely with a couple cloves of pressed garlic. In the end it was quite tasty but still missing something. I spread a little tahini dressing over brown rice and topped with the fava mixture. YUM. (I'd advise trying to avoid the aroma of the freshly opened beans if you're unfamiliar like I was, whoa!! Luckily it goes away)

My husband and I loved this. I found the bean water scarily slimy too, so I rinsed the beans. Think I added a little too much lemon juice, though, so I'll have to watch out for that next time.

Wow. Good stuff. I'm glad I put just a bit in a ramekin and the rest in the fridge, or I would have certainly eaten it all by now. I used cannelini beans because that's what I had on hand, and added garlic. I rinsed the beans and used a little tomato juice instead of the slimy bean water.

very good recipe quite authentic, I make these myself and also buy the ready seasoned tins. If the smell bothers you then it might be best if you cook the beans yourself instead od using tinned, as its not so strong that way. My family love to have this for breakfast and it really sets you up for the day, but you forgot the traditional topping...chopped boiled eggs.