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Ful Medames (Stewed Fava Beans)

Best known as Egypt's national dish, ful medames is a hearty stew of warmed fava beans stirred with olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic, usually eaten for breakfast. But ful, as it's known casually, is a staple all over the Middle East.
From: Saveur SERVES 2-4

2 (15-oz.) cans fava beans, drained and rinsed
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
¼ cup olive oil, plus more to garnish
2 tsp. ground cumin
¼ tsp. cayenne
4 cloves garlic, peeled and mashed
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 hard-boiled eggs, cut into 6 wedges each
2 tbsp. finely chopped parsley

1. Place beans in a 2-qt. saucepan and cover with water by 1". Place over medium heat, and bring to a boil; cook until beans are tender, about 8 minutes.

2. Drain beans, and transfer to a bowl; add juice, oil, cumin, cayenne, garlic, and salt and pepper. Stir until beans are lightly broken up. Transfer to a serving platter, and surround with egg wedges; drizzle with more oil, and sprinkle with parsley before serving.