Black Bean Ful

Ingredients:

• 2 cups dried black turtle beans
• 8 cups water
• 1/4 to 1/2 cup olive oil
• 4-5 cloves garlic, pressed or minced
• 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (or to taste)
• Salt and freshly ground pepper
• 1 1/2 cups tomatoes, peeled and chopped
• 1 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 1 lemon, cut into wedges
• Hard-boiled eggs, cut into wedges (optional)

Soak the dried beans according to package directions. Cook the soaked bean in fresh water to cover for 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until tender. Drain the cooked beans and while they are still hot, toss with the olive oil, garlic and lemon juice. Add salt and pepper to taste. Stir in half of the tomatoes and parsley. Add additional lemon juice if required. Turn the mixture into a large serving bowl and top with the remaining chopped tomatoes and parsley. Garnish with lemon wedges and hard-boiled eggs. 6 servings