Egyptian 20 min

Ful Medames (Egyptian Fava Beans)

Name: Ful Medames (Egyptian Fava Beans)
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Egyptian
Ingredients: 2 cans (15 oz) fava beans, drained; 3 tbsp olive oil; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp cumin; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 1/2 tsp chili flakes; Salt to taste; Fresh parsley; Diced tomato and onion for topping; Hard-boiled eggs (optional); Pita bread for serving

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Ingredientsfor 2

280

Cal

16g

Protein

36g

Carbs

10g

Fat

12 cans (15 oz) fava beans, drained
23 tbsp olive oil
33 cloves garlic, minced
41 tsp cumin
52 tbsp lemon juice
61/2 tsp chili flakes
7Salt to taste
8Fresh parsley
9Diced tomato and onion for topping
10Hard-boiled eggs (optional)
11Pita bread for serving

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Instructions

1
Place drained fava beans in a pot with 1/2 cup water. Heat on medium, mashing some beans with a fork for texture.
2
In a small pan, heat olive oil. Sauté garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3
Add cumin and chili flakes to the garlic oil, stir 15 seconds. Pour over the beans.
4
Add lemon juice and salt. Stir well and simmer 5 minutes until thick and creamy.
5
The consistency should be like a thick porridge — add water if too thick.
6
Ladle into bowls. Top with diced tomato, onion, parsley, and a drizzle of olive oil.
7
Serve with warm pita bread. This is Egypt's national breakfast — millions eat it every morning.