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Ful Medames

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Ful medames made with fava beans, garlic, cumin, and lemon. A simple, nourishing Let’s Veg recipe perfect for breakfast or any time of day.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 128
Ingredients Equipment Cooking Instructions Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked fava beans canned, drained and rinsed, or home-cooked
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • Optional Toppings
  • Chopped parsley
  • Diced tomatoes
  • Chopped onion
  • Extra olive oil

Equipment

5 Quart Pot
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Cooking Instructions
 

  1. Add fava beans to a saucepan with enough water to barely cover.
  2. Heat over medium and simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beans are very soft.
  3. Lightly mash beans with a spoon or fork, leaving some texture.
  4. Stir in olive oil, garlic, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
  5. Simmer for another 3-5 minutes, allowing flavors to blend.
  6. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  8. Serve warm with optional toppings.

Nutrition

Calories: 128kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 5gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 386mgPotassium: 228mgFiber: 3gSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Traditionally served with pita or flatbread
Add chili flakes or chopped chilies for heat
A drizzle of olive oil before serving is essential

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