Fava Bean Egyptian Breakfast (4 servings) 1 15-ounce can of fava beans - drained 1/2 cup tomato sauce 1 medium onion - chopped 3 Tablespoons canola or vegetable oil 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper lemon (optional) olive oil (optional) pita bread In a large skillet on medium/high heat, heat oil and saute onions for about 4 minutes. Add tomato sauce, spices and salt. Reduct heat to medium/low and allow mixture to cook 4 more minutes. Add fava beans and carefully mash the beans withg a fork in the skillet. Cover and allwo to cook for 5 more minutes. Serve with pita bread. If desired, drizzle a little fresh lemon juice or olive oil over the top. Also known as "Fooll Mudammes" - this is a common breakfast dish in the Middle East. Mr Breakfast would like to thank CurtAndMary for this recipe. Recipe number 1350. Submitted 9/23/2004.