Ful Medames (Egyptian Fava Beans)

Name: Ful Medames (Egyptian Fava Beans)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: African,Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds dried fava beans, or broad beans; 2 cloves garlic, crushed; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon cumin; Tomato, diced, for serving, optional; Parsley, for serving, optional; Olive oil, for serving, optional; Pita bread, for serving, optional

A popular Middle Eastern breakfast features tender fava beans, seasoned and served with fresh toppings and pita bread.

⭐ 4.4 (44 reviews) Prep: 15 minCook: 60 minTotal: 75 minYields: 4 servings

Category Tags:

Breakfast Side Dish

Cuisine Tags:

African Middle Eastern

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Instructions

Soak fava beans overnight in water.
Drain soaked beans; transfer to a saucepan, cover with fresh water, bring to a boil, then simmer for 45-60 minutes until tender.
Drain cooked beans; in a bowl, combine with crushed garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and cumin, mixing thoroughly; optionally mash beans.
Serve hot, topped with diced tomato, parsley, an oil drizzle, and pita bread.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 312 kcal

Carbohydrate: 35 g

Cholesterol: 0 mg

Fiber: 10 g

Protein: 13 g

Saturated Fat: 2 g

Sodium: 415 mg

Sugar: 3 g

Fat: 14 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g