Ful medames – Egyptian stewed fava beans
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Ful medames – Egyptian stewed fava beans

Slow-stewed fava beans seasoned with cumin, lemon, and olive oil, served with warm bread. Egypt's beloved breakfast staple.

TraditionalBreakfastLunchVeganGluten-freeEgyptian
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30 min total
4 servings
Easy

Ingredients

servings
  • 400 g Cooked fava beans (canned or soaked dried)
  • 3 spsk Olive oil
  • 1 tsk Ground cumin
  • 2 fed Garlic, minced
  • 2 spsk Lemon juice
  • 1 tsk Salt
  • 2 spsk Fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cook the beans

    1. Warm the beans in a pot with a little of their liquid over medium heat.
    Pot
  2. 2

    Season and mash

    1. Add garlic, cumin, and salt. Roughly mash half the beans with a fork.
    Pot
  3. 3

    Serve

    1. Divide into bowls, drizzle with olive oil, lemon juice, and parsley. Serve with bread.
    Bowl

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Details

Nutrition

Calories

220kcal

Protein

12g

Fat

9g

Carbs

26g

Tips

Preparation

  • • Use dried beans soaked overnight for the best texture.

Serving

  • • Traditionally served with a boiled egg, tomatoes, and pickled vegetables.
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