If using dried beans: Soak the fava beans, chickpeas, and navy beans separately overnight in ample water. Drain when ready to use. With a small sharp knife, remove the small black “eye” and husks from the fava beans and discard. Bring the fava beans to a boil in a medium pot of unsalted water. Simmer for 10 minutes, then drain the beans, discarding the water, which will be brown.

Place the bulgur in a bowl with ½ cup of water and let soak until all the water is absorbed, about one hour.

For dried beans: Place the blanched favas, chickpeas, and navy beans in a large pot with fresh water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 1 ½ hours, skimming any foam off the surface of the water.

If using frozen beans: Make sure they’re defrosted; for canned, rinse and drain. Add them to the lentils, below, about 20 minutes into cooking the lentils.

Add the lentils to the pot of simmering fried beans, or, if using frozen or canned beans, bring the lentils to a boil on their own with enough water to cover by 1 ½ inches. Season lightly with salt, and continue to simmer for another 35 minutes, or until tender but al dente. Halfway through cooking the lentils, if using frozen or canned beans, add them now.

Heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet and sauté the scallions for 5 to 7 minutes, until wilted. Mix into the beans. Add the soaked bulgur, dill or parsley and lemon juice and continue to simmer a few more minutes, until the herbs are wilted. Remove, adjust seasoning with additional salt and lemon juice if desired, and drizzle in remaining olive oil. Let stand for at least 30 minutes before serving.