Foule Mudammes
(Fava Bean Stew or Egyptian Chili)

Olive Oil
Small Yellow Onion, Diced
2 Medium Tomatoes, Chopped
Medium Green Pepper, or Two Jajalpenos
4 - 15oz. cans Fava Beans, Drained
1 Heaping tsp. ground cumin
1/2 tsp. ground corriander
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)

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 sautee 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 potatoe 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.