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Egyptian Fava Beans Foul Medames

Ful Medames (Egyptian Fava Bean)

Saif Al Deen Odeh
An Egyptian Fava Bean called Ful Medames which is mixed with different spices & herbs, garlic and drizzle with olive oil.
5 from 6 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine Arabic, Middle Eastern
Servings 4
Calories 257 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 450 grams Fava Bean (1 whole can)
  • 4 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 chopped small onion
  • 1 tablespoon chopped coriander leaves
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley leaves
  • ½ teaspoons ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoons paprika
  • 1 cup water
  • salt & black pepper for Taste

Instructions
 

  • Add olive oil to the pan. Once hot, add chopped garlic and red onion. Stir for a few minutes or until it turns translucent.
  • Add the fava bean and water. Stir to mix and then mashed the beans using the potato masher.
  • Let it simmer for 2 minutes. Add more water if needed
  • Add ground cumin, paprika, and coriander leaves. Mix to stir
  • Add salt and black pepper for taste
  • When serving on the plate, topped it with chopped parsley and drizzle with olive oil. Serve with pita bread.

Notes

  • If you want it spicy, add green chili pepper
  • If the texture is not creamy, you will need more water

Nutrition

Calories: 257kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 9gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 12gSodium: 280mgFiber: 7gSugar: 3g
Keyword Egyptian Fava Bean, Foul Medames, Ful medames
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