Omani Foul

Ingredients

 * 1 regular can of cooked foul medamus (broad beans) or about 1 1/2 cups of fresh cooked beans
 * 1 medium onion, chopped
 * 1/3 of a green bell pepper - the mild kind, chopped (optional)
 * 1 clove of garlic, smashed
 * 1 large tomato, chopped
 * 4 Tablespoons of freshly chopped parsley or cilantro, chopped (optional)
 * 1 Tablespoon of tomato paste
 * 1/2 teaspoon of ground cumin
 * 1/4 teaspoon of red pepper powder (cayenne pepper)
 * olive oil

Directions

 * 1) In a saucepan, saute HALF of the onion, all of the green pepper and garlic in a small amount of oil, until the onions are slightly browned.
 * 2) Add HALF of the tomatoes and all of the parsley and continue cooking until the tomatoes are very soft.
 * 3) Add the tomato paste, cumin and pepper.
 * 4) Open the can of beans and smash the beans a bit with a fork (especially if they are large beans).
 * 5) Add the beans to the pan along with 1/4 cup of water.
 * 6) Heat, then reduce heat and simmer for another 4-5 minutes.
 * 7) To serve, place the hot cooked beans in the serving platter. Sprinkle the remaining chopped onion and tomato on top. Drizzle with olive oil. Serve pita bread on the side.