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foul medames beans in a brown dish with parsley garnish, perfect for Middle Eastern cuisine, top with cilantro , serve in a brown bowl on a white background.
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Traditional Foul Medames with Parsley

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Traditional foul medames with fava beans, olive oil, garlic, and parsley. A simple plant-forward Middle Eastern dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 132
Ingredients Equipment Cooking Instructions Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked fava beans
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tomato chopped
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

5 Quart Pot
5 Quart Pot
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small soup pot

Cooking Instructions
 

  1. Place fava beans in a pot over medium heat.
  2. Add a small splash of water if needed.
  3. Stir in garlic and olive oil.
  4. Cook until beans are heated through.
  5. Mash lightly with a spoon while leaving some beans whole.
  6. Add lemon juice.
  7. Season with salt and black pepper.
  8. Transfer to a serving dish.
  9. Top with chopped tomato and parsley.
  10. Serve warm with bread if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 132kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 5gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 388mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 433IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 31mgIron: 1mg

Notes

• Use canned or freshly cooked fava beans
• Mash lightly for traditional texture
• Add cumin for extra authentic flavor if desired

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