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Creamy Egyptian ful medames with olive oil, cumin, lemon, parsley, tomatoes, and warm pita.

Egyptian Ful Medames

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Creamy seasoned fava beans dressed with olive oil, cumin, lemon, garlic, and fresh herbs.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Egyptian
Calories: 360
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
 
 

Ful
  • 3 cups cooked fava beans or 2 cans, rinsed
  • 1/2 cup water or bean liquid
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp fine salt or to taste
  • 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
Toppings
  • 1 medium tomato diced
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 1/4 cup red onion finely diced
  • 4 warm pita breads

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Potato masher
  • Chef's knife
  • Serving bowls

Method
 

Warm the Beans:
  1. Add the fava beans, water, garlic, and cumin to a saucepan. Simmer gently for 15 minutes.
  2. Mash about one third of the beans with a potato masher, leaving the rest whole for texture.
Season:
  1. Stir in the lemon juice, salt, and half the olive oil. Taste and adjust the lemon, cumin, or salt.
  2. Cook for 2 more minutes until creamy but spoonable.
Serve:
  1. Spoon the ful into shallow bowls. Drizzle with the remaining olive oil and top with tomato, parsley, and red onion.
  2. Serve warm with pita bread.

Nutrition

Calories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 16gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 610mgFiber: 12gSugar: 5g

Notes

  • For extra silkiness, blend a small portion of the beans with their liquid before stirring them back in.
  • Add chopped jalapeño or a pinch of chili flakes for heat.