Sumac-stewed Fava Beans with Wild Garlic Tahini

Method

1. The night before, soak your fava beans. (This is optional but makes cooking much quicker).
2. When ready to cook, heat the oil in a large pot over a medium heat.
3. Add the two onion halves and brown on all sides.
4. Add the smashed garlic cloves and brown them as well.
5. Reduce the heat to low; stir in tomato paste, sumac, and chilli flakes. Toast for about a minute until dark and fragrant.
6. Drain the beans and add them to the pot, stirring to coat in the spiced oil.
7. Add salt and bay leaves; cover generously with boiling water.
8. Boil for 10 minutes, then simmer for a further 25 minutes until tender but with a little bite.
9. Reduce or top up liquid until beans are just peeping out of the saucy liquid.
10. Blitz all tahini ingredients in a blender. Add a splash of water and blitz again until creamy and green.
11. Serve the stewed beans topped with the green tahini, pickles, and extra sumac.